10 Reasons People Don’t Budget
Why don't more people budget? Here are ten common reasons many don't budget and tips to help you get started winning with money.
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7 Dangerous Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Could some well-intended resolutions be detrimental to your financial health? Take a look at 7 dangerous financial New Year's resolutions.
Using a Sinking Fund to Smooth Out Your Cash Flow
Using a sinking fund can help you budget for large expenses. Learn how to start one for yourself and improve your budgeting!
How to Prevent House Buying From Blowing Your Budget
The house buying process doesn't have to destroy your budget. You can find and buy a home that fits your goals. Read more to find out how.
What Does a Finance Broker Do?
Wondering what a finance broker does? Learn what finance brokers do, what fees they charge and whether you should use them.
6 Great Reasons to Budget Your Money
Once you understand the benefits, you'll quickly see that budgeting is worth the effort. Here are seven great reasons to budget your money.
3 Tax-Smart Ways to Donate
Looking for opportunities to enjoy tax savings from your philanthropic contributions? Here are three tax-smart ways to donate.
7 Tax Tips for a Better Filing Season
It's not to late improve your tax situation this tax season. Here are seven tax tips that may help you reduce your tax bill.
The Social Security Undo: A Possible Filing Do-Over
Can you reverse a decision to file for Social Security benefits? Maybe. Learn more about the Social Security Undo strategy.
How Does Filing for Social Security Early Affect Survivor Benefits
Filing early for Social Security benefits may be tempting, but be sure to consider the impact on those collecting survivor benefits.
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Many common estate planning mistakes can be easily avoided with proper planning. Here's a list of ten mistakes to avoid in your estate planning.
What Is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)
What is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust and what are the potential benefits of creating one? Might they help reduce estate taxes?
A Simple Way to Eliminate The Dangers of Using a Debit Card
Learn how to eliminate debit card danger with a credit card account. Is a credit card account offer more benefits than a debit card?
Should You Buy or Rent a Home in Retirement?
Should you buy or rent a home in retirement? How should you decide which is right for your situation? Here are some things to consider...
8 Budgeting Tips for Beginners
Starting to budget can be intimidating. How to begin? Here are some budgeting tips to help you with the process of budgeting.
Roth IRA Conversion: When Is It a Good Idea
Roth IRA conversion is a great tax savings idea, but are they right for everyone and every situation? Read more to find out.
Small Business Startup Checklist
What are some steps to take as you start your new small business? Here's our small business startup checklist to help you on your way.
Investing Education the Hard Way: Learning From Your Mistakes
What can you learn from other people's investing mistakes and some key points on what you should understand before investing?
Are Credit Cards Your Financial Potato Chips?
If you’ve had a poor history in the past but are still using credit cards with the wrong motives they may be your financial potato chip!
Debt Payoff Strategies: How to Prioritize Your Debt Payments
How to prioritize your debt repayment plans. Read more to find out which repayment method is most successful over time.
Top 10 Fundamentals of Investing
Investing doesn't need to be complicated to be successful. In fact, following a few fundamentals of investing is enough.
