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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 ... -
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 ...
