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    Financial Advice

    Mon. Sep 12, 2022

    Saving Money When Shopping – 12 Months to Financial Fitness

    3 min read

    Shopping expenses are part of a budget that are tough to nail down. For September, we will look at how shopping habits can negatively affect your finances.
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    Investing
    Retirement

    Mon. Sep 05, 2022

    Determining Your Retirement Income Needs

    3 min read

    Determining your retirement income needs is a process that helps you identify your retirement planning needs based on your desired standard of living and the resources you'll have available.
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  • woman with coffee looking out the window
    Financial Advice

    Mon. Aug 29, 2022

    Lowering the Cost of Entertainment – 12 Months to Financial Fitness

    3 min read

    A night out in town can be a lot of fun – until you the next morning, when you see how much you spent. If your goal is to save money while still having a good time, finding things to do at home is a good, money-saving strategy to utilize.
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    Student

    Wed. Aug 24, 2022

    Tips for College Success for the Incoming Freshman

    3 min read

    High school and college are dramatically different experiences. Increased responsibility is the biggest change, and being prepared is one of the most significant things you can do to meet the challenges college presents.
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    Student

    Fri. Jul 29, 2022

    4 Things You Need Before You Start Your FAFSA Application

    3 min read

    While we’d certainly like it any other way, the truth is that it’s expensive to go to college! That’s why, along with scholarships, the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Aid, is an option many incoming and current college students can depend on to help pay for college.
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    Budgeting

    Tue. Jul 19, 2022

    Budgeting for the Holidays: 12 Months to Financial Fitness

    3 min read

    Shopping for the holidays is expensive. When you factor in all of your friends and family members, you may be looking at a big bill this holiday season. Add to that the cost of decorating and hosting parties, and you have quite the tab! That’s why we believe budgeting for the holidays should start early.
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    Financial Advice

    Thu. Jun 30, 2022

    Collecting and Protecting Your Important Documents: 12 Months to Financial Fitness

    2 min read

    Financial fitness doesn’t stop at budgets and credit scores! Keeping track of sensitive documents, like social security cards, receipts and vehicle registrations, can help you in your financial endeavors, as well as give you peace of mind.
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  • stockbrokers looking at market changes
    Investing

    Tue. Jun 07, 2022

    Handling Market Volatility

    6 min read

    Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help.
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    Financial Advice

    Tue. May 31, 2022

    Making a Will – 12 Months to Financial Fitness

    3 min read

    While not a particularly pleasant or easy thing to think about, preparing for the end of your life isn’t just important for you – it’s important for your loved ones, too! Learn why it’s important to create a will and make end-of-life plans.
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