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Adulting 101: Budgeting

Budgeting does not have to be difficult and stressful, it can be fun and incredibly rewarding and you may end up having more money than you...

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Adulting 101: Roth versus Traditional IRA’s

Is it time to start thinking about retirement? Yes. In fact, the sooner you start planning your retirement, the easier and more “automatic”...

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Budgeting for Vacation

Is it time for you to take a vacation? Yes. Yes it is. In today’s work-focused society, vacations are falling to the wayside. According to...

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Adulting 101: Contributing to a 401k

Adulting…as if it isn’t hard enough on its own. As if we don’t have enough to fret about with the perpetual climbing of ladders, the pesky...

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How to Use your Tax Return

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest,” advised Ben Franklin, and given our inclination to act first and think later...

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Preparing Taxes: DIY or Hire?

April 18th is looming, and while the early-risers and high-achievers have already cashed those refund checks, the rest of us are twiddling...

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Home is Where the Tax Deductions Are

Home sweet home. Do you know what makes a home even sweeter? Tax deductions.

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Shopping Smart: Apps that will Save You Money

Smartphones have changed the way we shop and take control of our personal finances. Apps have made it easy to save money and be a more...

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Budgeting for Christmas

“Christmas is just around the corner!” Does this phrase elicit anxiety and happiness at the same time for you?

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Small Expenses You Can Cut To Save Money

The AARP Magazine published a list of 99 ways to save money on everything each year. This is not the first list out there, nor will it be...

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