How to Save Money for a Big Goal

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One of my friends, we’ll call her “Betsy,” is a single mom with two boys under the age of 5. Her ex-husband is not terribly helpful with the kids and has not been paying child support. She has a lot of stressful situations to navigate each day … [Read more...]

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Refinancing: Look Beyond the Lower Interest Rate

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  Homeowners often think that if interest rates drop that they should run out and refinance their property. While a lower interest rate can save you money, it doesn’t mean that a refinance is the right move for you. It’s important to evaluate … [Read more...]

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6 Companies That Would Probably Give You a Rate Reduction – if you ask!

Budget Planner Mistakes to Avoid

To live a relatively normal middle-American life in this day and age we pay for a lot of expensive services. But who can honestly say they could live without internet? Or their cell phone? We need these things for our daily lives and can’t imagine … [Read more...]

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Dealing with the Financial Stress of Caring for Aging Parents

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Sandra Tsing Loh is one of my favorite writers, even though the only work of hers that I’ve read are her book reviews in the Atlantic. Every month when a new issue of the Atlantic arrives, I hurry to check and see if Sandra Tsing Loh has an article … [Read more...]

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I Should Be Saving How Much?!

The New Savings Rule of Thumb

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® How much of your income should you be saving? A common rule of thumb answer used to be that 10 percent of income should go into savings. "But 10 percent of income is a lot!" is a common response. Saving that kind … [Read more...]

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Should You Manage Your Money Like the Government?

Money Lessons from the Government

If you want to save money for specific goals, you might want to consider managing your money more like the government. What do I mean by that? After all, many governments are faced with big budget deficits right now – the federal government is … [Read more...]

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Money Lessons from Bankrupt Pro Athletes

Money Lessons from Bankrupt Pro Athletes

America loves sports and professional athletes are some of our biggest cultural heroes – earning millions of dollars and the adoration of millions of fans. So why do so many pro athletes go bankrupt? According to a 2009 article in Sports … [Read more...]

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Personal Finance for Beginners

Get Started with Personal Finance

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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