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Financial planning advice for your new chapter It’s a bittersweet moment: the day you finally have an Empty Nest. You may have extra time to pursue your passions—and extra space you don’t need. Many of the financial responsibilities of parenthood are over, but new ones await—including retirement. We offer some helpful considerations for your money […]
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The Mortgage industry is still experiencing a historically low rate environment even though we are in constantly changing economic times. If you are thinking about refinancing, there are some factors to take into consideration: What’s the true purpose for refinancing? Reduce payments, reduce term, reset term, take cash out? Is your income stable and will […]
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Today’s job market is fraught with scammers preying on the most vulnerable potential victims — the increasing ranks of the unemployed. “Work at home” scams are varied and can be difficult to detect. If a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Federal Trade Commission has some great information to help […]
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Picture this. It’s Saturday morning. After a grueling week at work, the weekend is finally here. It’s bright, it’s beautiful, and now you are ready for some fun! All that stands between you and the greatest weekend ever is a quick trip to the ATM. Lost in your thoughts about the day ahead, you hurry […]
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7 Key Questions to Ask Before Getting Married Joining your lives together means joining your financial lives, too. You see one future with many goals. But each of you comes to a marriage with different spending habits, different attitudes about debt, and the unique assets you’ve accumulated so far in life. Some couples find their […]
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Financial responsibility plays an important role in growing up and becoming an independent adult. The sooner you learn and become comfortable with the responsibilities of finances, the quicker you’ll be on the road to financial success. The following five tips provide teens a starting point and pathway towards a strong financial future. 1. Start saving […]
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A crash course in funding an education A college’s sticker price is the amount advertised as the full rate for tuition and fees before financial need, scholarships and other aid are factored. Net price is the amount that a family pays after aid and scholarships Ð usually offsetting the sticker price shock. The average tuition and fees at an […]
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If you have a health plan with a health savings account (HSA), there’s still time to maximize your tax savings for 2019; due to the Covid-19-related extended tax day deadline of July 15, 2020. Currently, the IRS maximum allowable amount for an individual is $3,550 and $7,100 for families. Plus, if you are 55 or […]
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