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Measure Yourself by your Own Yardstick
Americans compare each other’s cars, houses, incomes, kid’s colleges (and so forth) all the time. Some of it might be useful, but more than a little bit of...
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Financial Education
Tips on how to save, spend, borrow and plan
Learn how to make saving fun, spend wisely, borrow responsibly and plan your journey, wherever life may take you!
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When Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage can lower your interest rate, tap into the equity of your home, or eliminate private mortgage insurance, however it’s important to...
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Let’s Talk Money: Borrowing
When kids never see money change hands, they can easily start thinking of credit and debit cards as free, magic passes that get you whatever you want. Try...
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Let’s Talk Money: Saving
Saving is a habit, and like any other habit, it takes practice to develop. Writing out savings goals with a timeline and keeping them somewhere visible is a...
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Let’s Talk Money: Spending
Finances can be very private, but that doesn’t mean they should be. Talk openly about money with and around your children. Let them see you paying your...
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Let’s Talk Money: Earning
One of the most defining aspects of your child’s financial future will be how much they earn. Like it or not, it’s a lot easier to make ends meet when you...
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Does it Make Sense to Lease a Vehicle or Own?
Almost one in three new cars on the road in America is leased. This trend is on the rise, inching up from just 22% of new vehicles in 2012 according to cars.com...
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You’re Not Evaluated by All Lenders the Same
Three Lenders, Three Different Offers – Here’s Why When you apply for a loan, not all lenders evaluate whether you’re approved or denied by the same...
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How to Use Your Credit Card Like a Super Hero
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of good that can come from owning a credit card. Not only, with proper use, can you reap the rewards of cash back, airline...
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What is the Actual Cost of Owning a Car?
There are many costs new car buyers don’t suspect that can push their budgets over the edge. Beyond the initial sticker price, other costs such as...
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Navigating the Delicate Art of Buying a Car on Craigslist
People are buying lots of things on Craigslist – including cars. Dealing with an individual is much different than dealing with an established auto dealer...
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Goal Setting 101
Setting goals is important. This applies to your career, life, and certainly your money. Many people know this intuitively but don’t really know where to...
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