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Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance

June 25, 2021

How to Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

For home buyers putting less than 20% down, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is the cost of doing business. PMI protects lenders if you fail to make

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How to Max Out Retirement Savings

June 21, 2021

How to Max Out Retirement Savings

Standard advice says you should be saving 15-20% of your income towards retirement. But with so many retirement investment options available,

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Understanding Your Company Health Insurance Plan

June 18, 2021

Understanding Your Company Health Insurance Plan

A quality health insurance plan is a major perk for employees. However, many employees don’t understand how their medical benefits work. Health

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Maximize Your 401k Match

June 14, 2021

401k Match – How To Maximize It

A 401(k) plan is a retirement investment option offered by many employers. The tax benefits, high contribution limits, and investment flexibility make

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March 31, 2021

Complete Guide to Savings Accounts

What is a Savings Account? A savings account is a safe place to park your money and earn interest. In simple terms, it is a bank-offered product

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Complete Guide to Student Loans

March 26, 2021

Complete Guide to Student Loans

Student loans can be complex. For many people looking to attend college, they are forced to make a major financial decision without fully realizing or

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March 19, 2021

Complete Guide to Checking Accounts

Checking accounts offer a flexible vehicle to hold and distribute funds regularly. These versatile, often free transaction accounts can help you

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Complete Guide to Credit Cards

March 17, 2021

Complete Guide to Credit Cards

Despite how common credit cards are, they can certainly be intimidating! Having a credit card is like having a tool in your shed - they can be

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Complete Guide to Mortgage Refinancing

March 12, 2021

Complete Guide to Mortgage Refinancing

People go to crazy extremes to save money.  There are the coupon clippers, penny hoarders, and the guy who would rather freeze to his armchair

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