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Financial counselors often find themselves helping married couples try to unravel problems caused at least in part by a failure…Continue Reading
Living on less is never easy, but with a little planning and a positive attitude, you should be able to weather most financial storms. So, take a deep breath, relax, and review the following tips that you can help make any setback smooth and (almost) painless.
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Some of us like Country, some like Rock. We all have our personal preferences―but one thing we can agree on…Continue Reading
Perhaps a family of raccoons has taken up residence in that den you never use anymore, or you’ve seen tumbleweeds…Continue Reading
When you’re at the cash register, it is almost inevitable that a real or virtual salesperson will make a pitch to sign you up for a store credit card. It is easy to be tempted by the one-time discount offered. But, before you get one, it is a good idea to consider the following factors.
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If overwhelming debt is causing you stress, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety and depression because of difficulty with their financial obligations.
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Even though it’s July, it’s never too early to start budgeting for the holidays. In this article, we look at…Continue Reading
We know ―goal setting itself may not be exciting and fun, but it sure helps you to achieve your dreams and ambitions. From funding a vacation or home improvements, to securing a comfortable retirement or a child’s education, planning for goals is vital.
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Most parents have already heard the bad news: a good education, especially college, has never been more expensive. Greater government financial support for higher education is a perennial hope, but not guaranteed. Even public K-12 can be a financial challenge – with a variety of additional expenses not always covered by the school, like materials for special projects, musical instruments, sports equipment and extra-curricular travel expenses to name a few.
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Are you financially healthy? Over the past year, we have been looking at financial fitness in our Twelve Months To Financial Fitness. However, we haven’t talked much about what it means to be financially healthy. This article covers just that.
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