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When friends and loved ones finally raise their glasses to bid you a long and healthy retirement, you don’t want to be worrying about how your bills will get paid. That is why it is so important to participate in your company’s retirement plan now. On the road to retirement,
Making that transition from college to career means major culture shock for many students. You have to pay for housing, a vehicle, insurance, a work appropriate wardrobe, the list goes on and on – and on top of that, you have to start paying back your student loans! Check out
It’s tempting to get swept up in dreams of the future and look right past what we need to do today to help make them a reality. So whether you want to improve your credit score, slash your debt or finally start that emergency fund, we’ll be your supporting role
The end-of-year holiday shopping extravaganza is upon us. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend an average of $805.65 per person celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah this year. That total includes food and drink, decorations and gifts. If you’re going to be one of those people, it’s best
by Tara Frazier It’s not always easy to keep your little ones safe around the house, but these simple baby-proofing tips can help. Better still, each one can be performed using everyday household objects. Worried about slamming doors and pinched fingers? Pool noodles make great door stoppers. Cut a 6-inch
Studying abroad is an amazing and inspiring opportunity of a lifetime to venture out into a world unknown. My summer semester in Italy is still remembered fondly as the best time of my life. I made many sacrifices (including using the last of my cash to visit the inside of
Spring is the perfect time to get started with landscaping your yard but there are cost benefits too. A well-maintained landscaped yard can increase your home’s value by 11% and properly planted trees can reduce air conditioning costs by 25% in the summer. Although it looks easy, before you dig
Spring cleaning! Time to flip your mattress, dust the ceiling fans, and organize your finances. If you’re unsure where to start, here are some helpful guidelines to getting your fiscal house in order: Create a Basic Filing System Organize your important documents into easy to find folders. Sort your papers
The best time to start thinking about the next holiday is when you return from the last one. This gives you enough time to put things in perspective and start saving up. Develop the discipline to save by opening a Holiday Savings Account! What are some of the benefits: 1.
