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How should I start setting financial goals?
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How should I start setting financial goals?

  • Posted on December 24, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Imagine that running a 5k has been one of your goals for a long time. You want to check it off your list so you’re preparing. Your alarm sounds an…

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What should I do to wrap up my finances for the year?
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What should I do to wrap up my finances for the year?

  • Posted on December 4, 2020July 26, 2022
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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…

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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?
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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?

  • Posted on August 28, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…

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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?
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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?

  • Posted on August 6, 2020July 26, 2022
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Do you use a credit card for emergencies? You are not alone, as many of us were taught to keep a credit card, “just in case.” More than 189 million…

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How can I save more before I spend?
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How can I save more before I spend?

  • Posted on July 18, 2020July 26, 2022
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When Warren Buffet talks about money, people listen. And they should; he’s one of the richest people in the world and widely regarded as one of the most successful investors…

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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?
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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?

  • Posted on July 17, 2020July 26, 2022
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“My coworker just bought a new car.” “My neighbor just added a new deck to their house.”“My friends eat out every day and all weekend.” Do any of these sound…

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Beware of Little Expenses

  • Posted on June 12, 2020July 26, 2022
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Benjamin Franklin, one of our country’s founding fathers was also the author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack” back in the 1700s. He was known for including witty sayings in his writing,…

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Dreams of Being a Millionaire? Every Penny Counts

  • Posted on May 19, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

National Be a Millionaire Day (we can all dream, can’t we?) is celebrated in May every year. Some dream of winning the lottery even though the chances of that are…

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BrightDime Success Stories | Mark

  • Posted on May 1, 2020July 26, 2022
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Mark wanted guidance on the best way to aggressively pay down his student loans and had questions about consolidation and refinancing – what’s the difference and which is better? He…

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Why It’s Important to Manage Financial Stress

  • Posted on April 9, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Stress is a natural response to the challenges we face everyday. Too much stress can cause more complicated issues related to your mental and physical health, your work, relationships, family…

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