When it comes to money decisions, there’s a lot of room for error. That can leave you feeling pressured to make all the right moves now. The good news is that we can learn from other people’s experiences to help us make better choices today so we don’t end up saddled with regrets about how…
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5 Steps to Being a Better Investor
Do you feel knowledgeable about where you invest your money and how you do it? You might be a good investor right now — but what could your portfolio look like if you were even better? If you want to take your financial performance and ability to grow wealth to the next level, take a…
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Just because you earn a good income doesn’t mean you’re able to save. In fact, millions of people don’t have enough in their bank accounts to cover an $1,000 emergency should something go wrong. Others barely have any retirement savings, or their net worth is in the red due to debt they just can’t get…
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In today’s economy, it is not uncommon for a household to have at least two forms of income. Sometimes this is out of necessity; sometimes it is to get ahead financially. Regardless of why you want the extra income, it’s easier than ever to start a side gig with little or no initial investment. Here…
Making the case for Social Security education in the workplace
I have been a proponent of financial education and wellness programs in the workplace for over 20 years. Over that time frame, more and more employers have recognized that financial education can be one of the most valuable employee benefits they can offer their employees. A more financially confident employee is often a more productive…
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Once upon a time, it was totally reasonable for middle class kids to expect that they would work for one, maybe two employers, and retire at 65 with a watch and a pension, the end. But in recent years, the economy has shifted towards self-employment and freelance work—the gig economy. The twenty-first century has brought…
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Your credit score is a three-digit number that determines a lot in your financial life. It can make the difference between getting the financing you need for major purchases, like a car or home. It can impact your ability to secure the apartment you want. And, perhaps most importantly, it determines how much actually borrowing…
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