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Helpful Articles About Money, Life, and Innovation

Rent or Buy—Which Is Right for You?

Real Estate, Saving, Budget, Planning, Debt, Goals

The decision to rent or buy is a highly personal one, and often must be made by weighing both objective and subjective factors. What makes sense for one person's financial situation…

Give Your Finances a Mid-Year Checkup

Budget, Credit, Planning

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

Travel, Entertainment, Budget, Planning, Saving, Goals

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…

Don’t Forget Your Pet When Budgeting

Budget, Saving, Planning

How we can better manage money spent on our furry friends? Be sure to include costs for these things: food, grooming, vet visits, toys, treats, and other extras.

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?

Auto, Planning, Budget, Debt, Goals

One of the first things you should determine is whether you’re looking to buy or lease, because that can impact the type of car you ultimately end up with.