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Why Wait Until Retirement To Start Living?
For many Americans, retirement is the time when you are supposed to kick back and start enjoying life. Children are often financially independent and there is finally time to begin ... -
9 Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Americans continue to worry 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 ... -
The True Cost of 401(k) Loans
The number of 401(k) participants taking a loan against their retirement plan is on the rise. In fact, according to National Bureau of Economic Research, 21 percent of 401(k) participants ... -
Teaching Good Money Habits to Children
The way we interact with money continues to evolve each year. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's most recent report of Consumer Payment Choice, cash transactions make up ... -
Retirement plans that might not pan-out
Lifestyle choices, cash reserves, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, education funding and planning for life after work (retirement) are all important considerations for any comprehensive financial plan. While developing a ... -
Lifestyle Creep – What It Is and How to Avoid It
How did you earmark the last raise or bonus you received from your employer? Did you set aside more money for financial planning goals or did you ratchet up your ... -
How to Prioritize Your Financial Life
In financial planning, we are taught to “plan” our finances around an uncertain future. While planning for the future and being a good steward of money and wealth is ... -
4 Personal Finance Numbers You Need To Know
Do you know your numbers? When it comes to finances, people often spend more time researching what they will purchase with their money than they do gaining financial clarity and ... -
How to Assist Aging Parents With Their Finances
Next to politics, money is often the last topic that people want to discuss openly – especially when you are speaking to family. The sensitivity of this topic is often ... -
IRS continues to warn of Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service continues to warn taxpayers about the importance of avoiding the overabundance of tax scams and schemes this tax season. According to the IRS, thousands of people ...