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What is a Target Retirement Fund

October 30, 2020

What is a Target Retirement Fund, and How Does it Work?

Target retirement date funds are becoming increasingly popular. Perhaps you see these funds within the various options inside of your 401k. Or, your

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Automate Your Savings

October 28, 2020

Automate Your Savings and Watch Your Wealth Grow

Saving money can be challenging. If the money is in your account, it’s hard not to go out to eat, buy a new pair of sneakers, or go away for a long

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Avoid Lifestyle Creep

October 26, 2020

7 Ways to Avoid Lifestyle Creep

You've worked hard for months, and finally, you're getting a well-deserved raise. First, you're going to treat your spouse to a nice dinner, then

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Pay Off Debt Immediately

October 16, 2020

How to Start Paying Off Your Debt Immediately

No one enjoys being in debt. Making monthly payments to lenders is painful, especially when you're still years from paying off your loans. But a

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Fix Error on Credit Report

October 15, 2020

How to Fix an Error on Your Credit Report

Not to be confused with your numerical credit score, your credit report contains the detailed personal and credit information used to generate your

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Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

October 14, 2020

How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

From beginning to end, the home buying experience can be unsettling, intimidating and confusing. There are various ‘tests’ along the way that you must

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Lending Money to Adult Kids

October 13, 2020

Lending Money to Adult Kids

Your child looked to you for help and assistance from the moment they came into this world. You’ve lived up this request, raised your child, supported

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Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

October 12, 2020

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?

If you have accumulated equity on your home, you might be able to convert it to cash. One way to accomplish that is with a home equity line of credit,

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How to Ask for a Raise

October 9, 2020

How to Ask for a Raise at Work

Asking for more money can be stressful and awkward. Many people are uncomfortable talking about themselves, and self-promoting falls under that

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