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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 ... -
Avoid costly mistakes with sudden wealth
The winner of last week’s Powerball lottery took home a cool $425 million dollars (before taxes of course). While most of us might not expect to win the lottery, it ... -
Reduce your chances of an audit
Tax season is upon us and both taxpayers and preparers have begun compiling income tax statements in order to meet the upcoming April 15 deadline. More than 243 million tax ... -
Managing your own personal debt ceiling
With the United States officially reaching its debt ceiling limit of $16.4 trillion, Congress has been working to allow the Treasury Department to borrow new money until mid-May. This essentially ... -
Prepare financially for a new child
Welcoming a new child to your family is an exciting and joyous event. After deciding on nursery colors, newborn clothes and a crib, it is time to give some serious ... -
Money moves for 2014
From your health to your wealth, New Year’s resolutions can help jump-start your game plan for 2014. While a recent CBS News poll suggests only half of those Americans who ... -
Don't let the holidays ruin your credit
For many retailers, the holiday season is the first time during the year when they become profitable. For consumers on the other hand, the holidays often lead to excessive spending ... -
Retirement account penalties can be costly
Accessing retirement accounts before age 59½ can prove costly, usually resulting in a penalty of 10 percent of the amount withdrawn. While many savers do not intend to tap into ... -
Flexible spending accounts can help tax burden
Year-end is an ideal time to assess your benefit options for 2014 including life, health, and other cafeteria plans that may help reduce your tax liability. One effective, yet often ... -
Five steps to financial prosperity
After experiencing one of the most challenging financial periods in our nation’s history, Americans have begun to dig themselves out. The unemployment rate is slowly improving and household debt is ...