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If you’ve contributed money to your 401K at your job, you’ve made the smart and financially responsible choice. However, when you start a new job, you will get a new 401K at...
Automating Your Savings and Investments
If you end up automating your savings, you will have healthy emergency and retirement funds, and will have invested in your future.
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Are You Ready for a Financial Emergency?
You can never tell when a financial emergency will hit, or a great opportunity for investing will come along.
Getting Ready for the Unexpected With an Emergency Fund
Many financial professionals suggest that an emergency fund should be at least 6 months worth of expenses.
Ready for a Debt Snowball This Winter?
When you create a debt snowball, you begin by listing your debts from the lowest balance to the highest balance.
Start Funding Your 2012 IRA Today
It’s never too early to begin funding your 2012 IRA. Start saving now and you’ll have 15 months to make contributions.
Over 60 Million Americans Are Unbanked or Underbanked
Recently consumers have protested when banks increased their fees for certain services. However, as bad as banking fees may be, not using a bank can be even more costly. The...
Fixed Income Investment Yield Shopping: the Most Expensive Shopping You’ll Ever Do
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FDIC Insurance: Insuring More than $250,000 at a Single Bank
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Bank alternatives on Main Street
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