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Stop Making These 4 Budget BlundersThese four common budget mistakes can sink your finances quickly. Here's how to avoid them and keep your cash stashed safely away.
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Don’t Spend That Bonus!Surprise! Your hard work has paid off with a serendipitous cash bonus. But what's the fiscally smart thing to do with your bonus check? Read on to find out.
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Guide to Managing Money During Major Life EventsYou're bound to have lots of huge financial events in your life. Here's how you can work on managing money for these important events
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Financial Guidance For Any AgeThere's a lot of financial guidance out there. Let our expert break it all down into the different decades of your life to know what you should do.
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Is it Time to Rethink the Conventional Wisdom on Emergency Funds?Emergency funds are back in the spotlight after the government shutdown. Learn why saving 3 to 6 months' worth of living expenses may no longer be enough.
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The Formula to a Balanced BudgetUsing the balanced money formula is easy, and it can save you plenty of money with little effort. Read more about it here.
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Should It Stay or Should It Go? What Financial Records You Need to KeepThere can be a crushing amount of financial records to keep track of. Let's take a look at the best way to navigate personal financial records.
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Stop Living Short: Save More, Earn More or Both?It's a dilemma we end up in frequently: should we save more money, earn more or both? Here's a quick look at the benefits of both options.
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Maximize Your Money Through MinimalismMinimalism can help you reduce stress, focus on what's important in your life and save money in the process. Read on to find out more!
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Everything You Wanted to Know About CDs (But Were Afraid To Ask)Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are one of the most common banking products. Be sure to learn about the new features and options before you decide to invest.
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How To Prioritize Payments And Get Out Of DebtPrioritizing payments is a useful tool for those hoping to pay down their debts this year. Get started tackling your debt with a few quick tips.
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5 Budgeting Problem Areas (And How to Fix Them)Whether you are working towards a financial goal or just trying to make ends meet, finding ways to alter your budgeting can be exasperating.
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Are You Ready For Retirement? Find Out With These 4 TipsTwo elements of retirement to consider are: 1) How to prepare for retirement 2) When to retire. Here's some help with these considerations.
