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How much your holiday debt will really cost you
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the holiday retail season is now in full swing. We have reached that time of year when retailers finally go into the ... -
How to financially protect your spouse
When it comes to household finances, it is not uncommon for one spouse to take a more active role. While it is often advisable for both spouses to share equally ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ... -
Major money mishaps
Americans continue to fret about their finances. An increasingly complex financial world coupled with a decrease in financial literacy has caused many people to feel less confident about their financial ... -
Leasing vs. buying a car
Americans are buying more automobiles than they have in years. In fact, according to J.D. Power and Associates, the auto industry is on track to sell more than 16 million ... -
Renting vs. buying a home
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Home ownership has always been a cornerstone of the “American Dream.” While it is certainly an accomplishment worth striving to achieve, ... -
Key strategies for those planning to retire in 2014
Deciding when to retire may be one of the most important financial decisions that you will make during your life. Walking away from a regular paycheck and beginning to sustain ... -
Class of 2014 dealing with the realities of graduating in challenging economy
College graduates may have less to celebrate this year. Between the challenging job market and the elevated levels of debt that many face, it is easy to see how it ... -
Social Security misconceptions often lead to poor retirement choices
Retirees continue to lean on Social Security benefits in order to fund retirement. According to the Social Security Administration, it is expected that 38 million retired workers will collect annual ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ...