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Recent slowdown in pace of college tuition increases a positive sign in education
The pace of college tuition cost increases is finally slowing – at least in the last two years. According to the College Board’s annual Trends in College Prices report, the ... -
Millennials invest more conservatively than retirees
Despite the technological gap and years between them, young people today have something in common with their grandparents that may surprise you: They invest like them. In fact, numerous surveys ... -
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 ... -
Don't tap retirement funds too soon
A 401(k) plan should never be viewed as a pre-retirement piggy bank. Unfortunately, more and more savers tap retirement accounts prior to their retirement. In fact, a recent study by ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
529 plan powerful tool in college savings
Too many options make selecting the right 529 plan a challenge for parents. Sky-high college tuition costs continue to be a significant roadblock for parents hoping to provide a college ...
