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Finances

Investment Risk Levels

Not all investments are created equally. Each opportunity to invest your money comes with a varying mix of risk and potential reward. The...

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Mortgage 101

Doctors Only: Loan Explained

Are you a resident doctor or a recent graduate in your first year of practice? Medical school can be hard on the finances, but unlike the...

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Lifestyle

Craft Projects Teens Will Love

One-of-a-Kind Shoe Design Supplies:

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Lifestyle

Noodles, Protein, Veggies: Easy Dinners on a Budget

Weekday schedules are tight. Sometimes dinner sneaks up on you and you just need something easy. Carryout is always an option but the cost...

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Finances

How to Track Your Freelance Business

If you don’t have a business plan, write one. This will take some time, but a solid plan is essential to a successful business. According...

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Lifestyle

How to Make a Livable Space

Let’s assume one of two things: 1. you have a small space to work with but want to make it awesome…or 2. You have a larger space to work...

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Homebuying

Buying a Home When You’re Self-Employed

Does your tax return include a Schedule C? Do you want to buy a house? If you answered “yes” to both of those questions, then you’ve come...

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Lifestyle

Backyard Privacy

Backyard privacy comes in many forms. You can go as light as lattice or build a full-blown outdoor kitchen with stone walls. The options...

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Mortgage 101

USDA: Loan Explained

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a government department divided into 29 agencies. The USDA is dedicated to the...

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Mortgage 101

When to Apply For a Mortgage

Time is of the essence. This saying is extra-true for real estate transactions. In today’s market, buyers should be ready to make an offer...

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