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3 Reasons Retirement Might Not Be as Expensive as You Think
Retirement is expensive, and many Americans worry about running out of savings. You can minimize this risk with careful planning, but it's impossible to know precisely how much money you will need. If you find this daunting, I have good news. You may not need quite as much money as you think. Here are three factors you
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A Guide To Determine How Much To Save Each Month
Most of us know it’s important to save, and understand saving money for the future is a critical action step to achieving goals, being able to retire, and building assets. But things quickly go from the very obvious to rather uncertain when you start talking about how much you need to save each month. Determining how m
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Are You Making the Most of Your HSA?
A health savings account, or HSA, is one of the most flexible and valuable savings accounts available to U. S. citizens. Used properly, an HSA can save you a lot of money on taxes and ensure you're prepared to handle an emergency medical bill or medical expenses in retirement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people
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How To Evaluate Your Financial Advisor
Recently my dad passed away. To help my mom gain an understanding of her financial situation, I needed to learn about the financial advisor they were working with. My parents came from a generation where it was considered rude to discuss money (and politics and religion). Good parents didn’t burden their children with
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How to maximize employee participation in HSA plans
High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) not only offer employees the opportunity to save on their premium contributions, they also provide access to what are commonly touted as triple-tax-advantaged health savings accounts (HSAs). HSA users can put away money tax-free, and account distributions for eligible healthcare cos
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How to Grow Your Online Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Half a year after the United States joined the rest of the planet in quarantine, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hurt. Every aspect of life and the world has been affected, and commerce is no exception. Yelp reported that over 80 thousand businesses shut their doors forever between May 1 and July 15. The number has
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Millennial Money: 3 steps to breaking unhealthy money habits
Some bad habits affect our physical health, like smoking, nail biting or eating too much junk food. But others take a toll on our financial health.
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Millennial Money: 4 items for your midyear money checklist
A lot can happen in six months. That’s why, as we close out the first half of the year, it makes sense to check in on your financial life. “With
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Millennial Money: How to tell when money advice is bad
There are a lot of people out there who want to tell you what to do with your money. The problem is only some of them know what they’re talking
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8 Conversations About Money Every Couple Should Have Before Moving In Together This Summer
Having honest money conversations for couples before signing a lease can reduce misunderstandings, protect trust, and help both partners feel financially secure.