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Four Top Tips For Households Surviving On One Income

Mar 12, 2018

A family's finances dropping from two to one income can be a tough transition to manage. Splurging on luxuries and treats is a tough habit...

Top 5 Ways To Ease Childcare Costs

Mar 07, 2018

Returning to work after having a baby is inevitable for most parents. However, childcare costs are hefty and substantially eat into a...

Save Money Without Changing Your Lifestyle

Aug 18, 2017

We're all only too aware how difficult it can be to live a normal lifestyle without incurring a mountain of debt these days. Sadly...

Concentrating on the Financial Planning process

Aug 18, 2017

The Financial Process As every process, financial planning has steps that help you to make this process easier and even beneficial. So,...

Love & Money: 4 Reasons to Talk Money with Your Partner

Feb 10, 2015

When you’re getting serious with someone, you’ll need to initiate many serious conversations — getting married, having...

Are You 18 to 35? Read This Before You Spend Another Dollar

Jul 24, 2014

By Paula Pant. Do you think that just because you're young, you don't need to worry about money? Guess again. Whether you're a high...

The Danger Of Having No Strategy Or Ignoring Tax Efficient Investing Strategies

Oct 05, 2017

By Dr. Jeff Camarda EA, PhD Financial Planning, MSFS, CFA | REQUEST FREE CONSULTATION This is without question the most fundamental...

5 Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund

Apr 21, 2015

Not sure how to wisely spend your tax refund. Find out the best 5 Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund and set yourself up for future...

Getting Ready to File Your Taxes? Don't Miss This Checklist

Mar 06, 2015

Tax season is upon us again. April 15th may be the official deadline to file, but it's now time to start gathering everything you'll need...

Health Care Affordability in 2014 : Failing Grade for U.S., But the ACA Could Turn It Around

Jul 10, 2014

By Jame OBrien SUMMARY: The U.S. ranked last among 11 countries in a recent report on the state of health care. A key reason, in the...

Medical Bankruptcies: How the ACA Stands to Reduce Them, How States Are Blocking the Way

Apr 04, 2014

By James O'Brien March 22, 2014 The single largest source of personal bankruptcies in the United States is debt resulting from medical...

NFIP Coverage Becoming a Bigger Concern for Property Owners and Investors

Apr 04, 2014

By Justin Stoltzfus. The National Flood Insurance Program, or NFIP, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Administration, has...

A family affair: Ensuring financial health across generations

Feb 11, 2014

According to the PBS Web site Juggling Work and Family, almost 40% of U.S. workers have children under the age of 18. In a 1998...

Financial Steps for New Graduates

Feb 03, 2014

Almost $122 billion of financial aid was distributed during the 2003-04 school year, with an average award of $10,472 per full-time student...

Money and Marriage

Feb 03, 2014

A new edition to your family brings unparalleled joy. But along with that comes additional responsibility. If married couples can't...

Are You on Top of Your Bills?

Sep 09, 2014

Are you behind on your bill payments? If so, you're not alone, as one in three Americans is late on paying a bill. But do you know all of...

Stock Broker, Banker, or Money Manager?

Feb 24, 2014

In an age of do-it-yourselfers, handling your own investments might sound like a good idea. But many have found out during past crashes...

Hiring Professional Money Managers

Feb 24, 2014

Reaching financial goals and accumulating wealth is never an easy task. Developing a solid financial foundation requires sound financial...

10 Steps to Fixing a Credit Report Error

Nov 18, 2014

Did you spot a mistake on your credit report? Take action immediately. This isn't the sort of thing you should overlook. A single blemish...

Credit Check: What's Your Credit Score?

Sep 04, 2014

By Paula Pant. Your credit score impacts a lot in your life, from buying a car to buying a house and even, sometimes, to getting a...

7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

Jul 24, 2014

Trying to buy or rent a home? Looking for your next car? Thinking of enrolling in graduate school? A poor credit score can hurt your...

Increase Your Home's Value So You Can Sell It For More

Mar 22, 2018

If you're interested in selling your home, it's important to try to improve it so that you don't have to reduce its price, as 22 percent of...

7 Biggest Home Buying Mistakes

Sep 08, 2014

Whether you're a first-time buyer or you've been around the block a few times, there are certain home buying mistakes that trip people up...

Mortgages in 2014: How New Requirements Will Affect Homebuyers

May 21, 2014

SUMMARY: Starting this year, mortgages are newly impacted by now-codified Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidelines. And so, for...

Only Half of Teens Say Gaining Financial Independence from Parents is a Goal for the Future

Apr 06, 2018

Financial Literacy Month Survey by Junior Achievement and AIG Delves into Teens Concerns about Money and Plans for the...

Why Having a Budget Will Increase Your Wealth

Apr 03, 2018

Are you concerned about your finances? On a general scale, nearly forty-nine percent of Americans are either fearful, anxious or concerned...

How to Ruin Your Portfolio Performance: The Power of Fees and Time

May 18, 2015

By Anna B. Wroblewska For most people, investing isn’t all that easy. Between asset allocations, risk profiles, and the simple...

Keys To Debt Management

Feb 24, 2014

Debt can be a valuable and useful component of an individual's finances, if used efficiently and in moderation. For many individuals, debt...

Can You Afford Your Lifestyle?

Feb 24, 2014

Most consumers have no idea how much installment debt may be too much installment debt on items such as houses, car loans, 0% interest...

Student Loans: A Bubble in The Making?

Feb 24, 2014

By James O'Brien January 7, 2014 If more and more students are leaving U.S. colleges and universities with five figures of student loan...

Behavioral Finance

Feb 24, 2014

An industry leading research firm, DALBAR, reports that investors have certain behaviors which lead them to buy, sell and switch in and out...

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