Personal Finance Blog
There are some aspects of personal finance that are dead sexy. Like investing – it’s pretty darn exciting to put a little bit of money into the stock market or a mutual fund and watch it grow into a lot of money. Or buying a house – the thrill … [Read more...]
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2013 is officially in full swing! While most of us are busy trying to lose the few extra pounds we packed on over the holidays – as well as figure out a way to pay off all those gifts our loved ones have likely already forgotten about (sorry, … [Read more...]
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Saving an Emergency Fund is an essential financial safety net: everyone should ideally have 3-6 months worth of expenses in a cash, FDIC-insured bank savings account. If you have acquired a decent stash of emergency savings, you’ll be better … [Read more...]
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By: Kyle Taylor When I left home for college a few years ago, I left with a small savings account for emergencies. I had built the fund up with years of birthday money, graduation presents and extra money from my high school job. However, after … [Read more...]
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A couple of days ago, I wrote an article on the S&P credit downgrade and its impacts on your personal finances. Literally hours later, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), who sets the fed funds rate and is a major influencer on overall … [Read more...]
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Everyone has different priorities in life, but your finances should take a front seat rather than a back seat in these priorities. Organizing your financial life and deciding what's important doesn't have to be a burden if you learn how to do it … [Read more...]
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When you take that first leap toward financial independence, it can be rather overwhelming. People start throwing abbreviations at you like FICO and IRA, and you may often be left scratching your head. Don’t worry! With these five easy steps, … [Read more...]
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Any period of unemployment is tough. You’re not sure how long it will be until you find another job or how much you will make when you do. You’re following your finances closer than ever before. But once you get out of the woods, you may find … [Read more...]
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By: Heidi Davis, CFP® You’ve probably seen recent headlines like, “More Snow Storms Expected to Hit Parts of the U.S.” Life can be unusual and unpredictable, just like our weather! An emergency fund, such as a savings account, can be a … [Read more...]
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The end of each year brings a time for reflection and renewal, and this is especially valuable when it comes to personal finance. As the year 2010 comes to a close, are you better off financially than you were on January 1? What would you like to do … [Read more...]
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From a 1,000-foot view, your finances look to be in order. You have a steady income, you pay your bills on time and you may even have a little extra cash with which to splurge on occasion. But unless you’re thinking ahead and protecting yourself … [Read more...]
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