Tax day is getting nearer so it’s time to review some of the biggest changes to your taxes this year. An important note: when you file your taxes on or…
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“What is refinancing? I hear people talking about refinancing their home, their student loans, but what is refinancing and how does it work?” We frequently hear a version of this…
IRA’s, or Individual Retirement Accounts, are tax advantaged accounts for saving and long term investing for retirement. The two most common types are Roth and traditional. You can make contributions…
An IRA (or Individual Retirement Account) is a tax advantaged account for saving and investing for your retirement. IRAs are not connected to your employer like a 401(k) is and…
Imagine running a 5k has been one of your goals for a long time and you want to check it off your list. Alarm sounds an hour early. Roll out…
Locking your credit is one way to restrict access to your credit report and protect yourself from someone fraudulently opening accounts in your name. You may have heard of a…
If you haven’t checked your credit report recently, you don’t want to end the year before seeing it. By proactively checking not only your score, but your whole credit report,…
Even if this year did not turn out as you hoped, you can still end the year on a positive note with your money! Below are TEN quick-hit items that…
Taking a loan from your 401(k) plan may seem like a good idea when you’re hit with a financial setback, especially when borrowing money from a bank may be difficult…
Transferring the balance on your credit card to a new card with a lower (maybe even 0%) interest rate can be a big help when paying off debt if used…