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    Financial Advice

    Tue. Dec 03, 2019

    Short Or Long Term Loan: Which Is Better For Me?

    Any loan will have four components: the loan amount, the presence of security or collateral, the interest rate (also known as finance charge), and the life of the loan, known as the term.
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    Investing

    Wed. Nov 27, 2019

    Best Investment Strategies for Your Age

    Putting your money into sound investments rather than purchases is a good idea, regardless of how you choose to invest. However, there are strategies you can use to grow and protect your portfolio more effectively at different stages of life. 
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    Financial Advice

    Tue. Nov 26, 2019

    How To Make The Most Of Black Friday

    It may not be an official holiday, but you can bet that millions of Americans have Black Friday circled on their calendars each year. The day after Thanksgiving is more like Christmas in November, bringing gifts (and deals) on almost anything you can think of.
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    Credit Score

    Mon. Nov 25, 2019

    Extreme Makeover: Credit Edition

    If you’ve watched TV at all in the last 15 years, you’ve no doubt seen an episode of a makeover show. It’s the genre that includes the likes of The Biggest Loser, Kitchen Nightmares, and of course, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 
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    Financial Advice

    Tue. Nov 19, 2019

    Financial Tips For The Sandwich Generation

    You may have heard of something called “the Sandwich Generation.” This trendy term doesn’t refer to a group of people who like ice cream sandwiches or trips to Subway. It’s the group of people “sandwiched” in the middle of their aging parents and grown-up children.

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    Student

    Mon. Nov 18, 2019

    FAFSA: What You Need For The Application

    The fall brings thoughts of pumpkin spice, cool weather and brown leaves. But the start of fall also should bring thoughts of back-to-school and continuing your education. That's why FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, opens its application process on October 1st.
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    Financial Advice

    Wed. Oct 30, 2019

    Teaching Your Kids About Money

    It’s never too early to teach your kids about money. Whether they’re 2 or 22, financial knowledge is vital for everyone to have.
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    Budgeting

    Tue. Sep 17, 2019

    5 Habits That Can Ruin Your Budget

    Do you find that your money doesn’t go as far as it used to? When the end of the month is near, are you stretching your last few dollars until you reach payday? While a lot of factors play into money problems, like debt and income, one thing sure to cause financial woes is a bad budget.
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    Home Financing

    Tue. Jul 23, 2019

    Four Reasons Mortgages Are Good Debt

    4 min read

    Debt is the single greatest threat to your retirement planning, college savings, and financial independence, but there is a special case where it can actually be used to your benefit.
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