Should You Invest in Gold?

Should You Invest in Gold?

By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® It is hard to open a newspaper or flip to a financial channel without seeing the price of gold for the day… or an advertisement to buy gold coins. Should you buy gold now? Why are investors buying gold? Investors worry … [Read more...]

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5 Ways the Neighborhood You Buy in Matters

The Neighborhood You Buy in Matters

We all hope our homes will hold their value over time, but in the short-term, home values often fluctuate up or down depending on a myriad of factors. Much of the value of a home correlates with the neighborhood and surrounding area in which it … [Read more...]

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Foodie Fun on a Budget

Being a Foodie Doesn't Have to Cost a Lot!

Anyone can be a foodie. You don’t have to be rich. You don’t have to be a “food snob.” It doesn’t mean you have to give up indulging in McDonald’s or enjoying a bag of Cheetos. It just means that you not only like food, you’re … [Read more...]

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Are You Paying Too Much for Your Car?

Car Buying: Are You Paying Too Much?

Americans love cars. Driving a car is synonymous with the American dream – being behind the wheel of a car represents freedom, mobility, independence, travel, new horizons, adventure… everything that makes America great. Whether it’s driving to … [Read more...]

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5 Best Money-Saving Apps

Key Ring Rewards: Top Money-Saving App

Over the last five weeks, we've reviewed five of the best mobile apps on the market that help users save money. Some provide coupons, others offer comparison-shopping, but all help us become more educated consumers. In case you missed it, here are … [Read more...]

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5 Upgrades that Can Increase the Value of Your Home

Modernize Kitchen and Bathrooms

By: Jessica Ackerman Improving your home is the most logical first step toward maximizing its financial value, since keeping things up-to-date is the only way your home gains short-term value. The key is keeping the house in a position of maximum … [Read more...]

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What’s the Secret to Financial Independence?

How to Make $180/Hour by Walking

By: Rick Kahler, CFP® Would you like to be financially independent? Most of us would. We’d like to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without having to earn an income. Recent studies suggest that an average income of around $60,000 is optimum for … [Read more...]

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Buyer Beware: Home Staging May Be Hiding Big Problems

Home Buyers: Don't Fall for Home Staging

Selling a home these days is no easy business. Many sellers are learning home staging techniques or enlisting the help of professionals to position their homes in the best light. As a home seller, staging can be a very smart investment, often … [Read more...]

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How to Throw a Great Halloween Party on a Budget

A Great Halloween Bash Doesn't Have to Break the Bank!

Celebrating Halloween with friends and family is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. But for some, the idea of hosting the tricks and treats of a Halloween party may seem far too terrifying on the budget. With Christmas just around the … [Read more...]

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5 Hidden Financial Risks of Everyday Life

Financial Risks in Everyday Life

With all the bad economic news America has witnessed during the past few years, people are more familiar than ever before with the concept of financial risk. Stock prices can go down as well as up. Housing prices can plunge as well as surge. It’s … [Read more...]

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Money-Saving Apps: RepairPal

RepairPal: Save Money on Car Repairs

We’re up to the final round in our five-part series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, an app that rewards you simply for going into your favorite stores; Key Ring Reward Cards, an app that allows you to … [Read more...]

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