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    Savings and Investing Plan [Infographic]

    Planning Retirement January 1, 2018

    If you’ve established good saving habits and have extra money sitting in the bank, you might be wondering what to do next. Investing your savings can be a smart way to grow your money and prepare for the future. Check out the infographic below to make sure you’re ready to start investing some of your...

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    Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early

    Planning Retirement September 16, 2022

    Key Takeaways: What is a safe amount to withdraw each year in retirement? The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has found that many older Americans could be at risk of emptying their accounts by age 85, although half of them will live beyond then.[1] To avoid emptying your account prematurely, the 4% rule...

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    What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Is It Worth it?

    My Money April 18, 2022

    According to Healthcare.gov, the definition of an HSA is “A type of savings account that lets you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. By using untaxed dollars in a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses, you may be able to...

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    Pros and Cons of Commuting to College

    College July 13, 2021

    When your child starts college and you have an empty nest, you might have a to-do list, including travel abroad and fixing up the house. But before you book a flight, borrow money to turn your child’s room into a home theater or think about other activities for empty nesters, consider that a growing number...

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    Should I Buy a House During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

    Buying / Selling October 2, 2020

    You’ve been saving for a house by paying down your debt, working on improving your credit score, and cutting back on spending. For many of us, buying a home will be the single biggest financial milestone we hit. Owning a home can drastically improve your quality of life, and it can seem especially appealing now...

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    How to Pay Off Debt During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    My Money October 1, 2020

    During a global pandemic, everything can feel exponentially more stressful and difficult. With millions of Americans filing for unemployment since the beginning of March, many of us are forced to deal with the anxiety of finances on top of everything else we have to worry about. Here are 4 simple things you can do to...

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    Millennials and Generation Z: How to Prioritize Finances to Get Ahead

    Saving & Spending October 6, 2017

    For Millennials, figuring out how and where to save money and invest it is a little trickier than for previous generations. In many ways this group has the same financial concerns of previous generations. They might be paying off student debt, saving for a house, putting money into retirement accounts, building an emergency fund and...

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  • Strategies to consider when planning for your taxes

    My Money February 14, 2022

    As we begin the new year and get closer to tax day in April, many of us are thinking more about planning for taxes and different strategies we can take to be more tax-efficient. Many federal tax policies and priorities are still up in the air, which can lead to some confusion as to what...

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    Should You Give Your College Student an Allowance?

    College July 13, 2021

    College is a series of firsts for students. It’s the first time they’ll live on their own, be responsible for every meal, handle their laundry and even complete homework without you there to help. Still, parents struggle with whether or not that independence should come with financial help. Should your college student get an allowance,...

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    How to Start an Emergency Fund

    My Money March 23, 2021

    What is an emergency fund? Sometimes called a rainy day fund , an emergency fund is money that you set aside to serve as your financial safety net for when you need it. What qualifies as an emergency? To a certain extent, an emergency varies by the individual, but one way to think of it...

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    How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

    Home March 11, 2021

    Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...

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    What to Consider When Raising a Child

    Growing Your Family November 22, 2019

    Get a Life Insurance Quote Starting a family is a decision that requires some careful considerations, including thinking about any career issues that might arise and assessing your emotional readiness. During the planning process, getting your finances in order is a good first step. Having children can be costly. According to a U.S. Department of...

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    10 Home Improvements That Add Value

    Maintenance October 1, 2019

    Imagine your home with a new, fully remodeled kitchen – or a carpeted recreation room in the basement for the kids. Home improvements and upgrades not only make a space more pleasant to live in, they can also add value to your house.

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    5 of the Best Money Management Apps of 2018

    Saving & Spending October 17, 2018

    Everyone has a spending weakness or two. Whether you buy a latte every morning or can’t resist a deal on a designer purse, these indulgences can impact your budget and savings plan. 47% of Americans say they couldn’t cover a $400 emergency expense without selling something or borrowing money, according to research from the Federal...

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    Sharing Finances After Marriage

    Marriage May 2, 2017

    When couples marry, they typically combine a number of things – their belongings, their families and, often, their finances. While money ranks high on the list of things couples fight about most, experts say there are healthy ways to resolve – and even prevent – financial disagreements. Much of the problem couples have with money...

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