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CD strategies—maximize your savings.
Saving by using certificates of deposit, or CDs, can be a low-risk way to diversify and grow your funds. If you are attempting to accumulate money for a large expense, such as a down…
Keep it simple.
Transitioning from an overscheduled, overstuffed, hectic life to a simpler one can often result in a happiness increase. Consider paring down your lifestyle to eliminate clutter, become…
Know your 401(k) options when changing jobs.
These days, it's less common for people to stay with just one employer for an entire career. As a result, you'll probably need to answer the question of what to do with your 401(k)…
Get on track to financial independence.
Financial independence can mean different things at different stages of life. It eventually means the ability to live solely off savings and passive income—also known as retirement.
Rebuild your financial life.
It can be difficult to get back on track after challenging life events that affect your finances. But difficult doesn’t mean impossible—you can rebuild your financial life one step…
Give your finances a mid-year checkup.
If you made some financial New Year's resolutions in January, June is the perfect time to review your progress. Start by dusting off your list of resolutions. Have you abandoned…
How to budget for a vacation.
Now that summer is here, the fun and relaxing vacations many of you have been longing for will finally happen.
What's the most important part of a vacation? The budgeting…
Saving for your child's education.
Over the last decade, college tuitions have increased an average of five percent each year and that number is expected to increase over time.