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New Year’s a good time to review financial game plan
The arrival of the new year brings both opportunities and financial concerns. Despite the uncertainties that exist, having a solid financial game plan may help you to reach your goals ... -
Life insurance worth the price, effort
From funeral costs and paying down debt to replacing income and educating children, the bills add up for a family dealing with the loss of a loved one. Yet, according ... -
Opinion: The how, where and why on cash reserves
An emergency cash reserve can help insulate you from the uncertainties in your financial life. From the loss of a job to unexpected medical expenses, there is no shortage of ... -
How to stretch a dollar
Who wouldn’t like their funds to go further? From increasing savings to paying down debt, additional cash flow can be a real game-changer. Unfortunately, the recent elevated levels of unemployment, ... -
It may be time to buy real estate
Real estate may be one of the most attractive investment opportunities today. With mortgage rates near all-time lows and national real estate values down more than 34 percent since the ... -
Strategies to improve your credit score
A solid credit score is essential as you navigate through your financial life. From obtaining mortgages, auto loans and credit cards to background checks from a prospective employer or landlord, ... -
Tackling the college conundrum
Each spring, students and parents put the finishing touches on their college plans for the fall. After deciding which schools to attend, the next challenge is deciding how to pay ... -
Money moves for 2012
The New Year is a time to take a step back, reflect on the past year and consider what can be done to improve the future. In addition to typical ...
