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Protect your financial life with a Defensive Budget
As the Government shutdown continues, nearly 800,000 federal workers will be going without paychecks this week. According to real estate firm www.Zillow.com, these workers owe a combined $249 million in ... -
Smart money moves for 2019
According to research from the University of Scranton, nearly 45 percent of Americans will make a New Year’s resolution this year. However, making a resolution is the easy part – ... -
The one reason you may want to consider taking Social Security early that no one ...
Retirees often agonize over determining the optimal time to claim Social Security. With the average retiree relying on Social Security to provide over 36% of their retirement income (Social Security ... -
How to Avoid Running out of Money in Retirement
Running out of money in retirement continues to be a major concern for many Americans. In fact, a recent report from the Economic Policy Institute notes that 60 percent of ... -
5 Smart Ways to Feel Secure in Retirement
Financial success is less about money than you may think. Sure, we all wouldn't mind a little more of it but there is much more to living a secure retirement ... -
Money Apps That Can Help Transform Your Personal Finances
The days of balancing checkbooks, organizing receipt piles and using a printing calculator to help manage your finances may all be a thing of the past. Today, you can find ... -
Preparing Young Beneficiaries to Handle an Inheritance
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges of loss, many people are thrust into dealing with financial complexities. This can ... -
Time to Revisit Your Cash Strategy
Now may be a great time to consider revisiting your cash reserve strategy. After years of holding short term interest rates at or near zero, the Federal Reserve has raised ... -
How to Achieve a Perfect Credit Score
If you have ever wondered what it takes to reach the summit of all credit scores, you are not alone. For years, consumers have questioned if the elusive FICO score ... -
The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
The number of small businesses in the United States continues to rise. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 29.6 million small businesses employing an additional ...
