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Savings Goals at Your Stage of Life

Thursday, 6 January 2011 22:30 by Jacki It’s true that everyone can benefit from saving money, but the focus of your savings efforts is different depending upon your current stage of life. [More]


Common Money Mistakes

Tuesday, 7 December 2010 23:23 by Jacki Everyone looks back on mistakes they’ve made in their life and say they would do things differently if given a second chance. This is definitely true of money. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their money and how to avoid them. [More]


Giving is Good

Saturday, 6 November 2010 22:59 by Jacki Charitable organizations are created to encourage people to give, and to pool those donations so that they can have a greater impact collectively than they’d be able to accomplish on their own. Many charities are nationally known organizations, while others serve smaller local needs. If there’s a cause you believe in, or an area in which you’d like to make a difference, there’s probably a charity that’s perfect for you. [More]

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How Much Income Should Go Toward Your Mortgage?

Wednesday, 13 October 2010 22:27 by Jacki Experts suggest between 29 – 33% of your income should go toward your mortgage/rent. A more conservative approach is 25%. [More]


Improving Your Credit

Friday, 9 July 2010 20:52 by Jacki If you’re concerned about your ability to receive credit, or if you already know that you have problems with your credit, there are steps you can take to improve your credit worthiness. [More]


To Shred or Not to Shred, That is the Question

Monday, 26 April 2010 11:46 by Jacki If you’re like many people, there’s a closet or shelf in your home with stacks of shoeboxes full of cancelled checks, receipts, and other crumpled pieces of paper. [More]


Will I Survive This Recession?!

Friday, 18 September 2009 21:07 by Andy M I’m sure you have noticed the effect of the recession on your lifestyle. Maybe you don’t eat out as much, have curtailed vacations, and are trying to stash as much money as possible in your savings account – “just in case.” I want to share a little of my research with you to help you feel a little better about the economy. [More]


Major Purchases - Decisions and Strategies

Thursday, 3 September 2009 13:13 by Courtney The need to make a major purchase pops up in everyone’s life from time to time. Whether it is a car, television, furniture, or family vacation; consumers are analyzing these purchase decisions now more than ever. [More]


Things I know I should do...

Thursday, 22 January 2009 13:15 by Jacki There are things that we all try to put off as long as we can – visiting the BMV, doing our taxes, buying birthday cards. You know what I’m talking about, those tasks that we know we have to do but just don’t enjoy doing them. Well, there are some things I have put off for far too long concerning my finances, and maybe you have too. [More]


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