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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
  • by BrightDime

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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What can a financial coach help me with?
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What can a financial coach help me with?

  • Posted on October 17, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

BrightDime’s financial coaches have expertise in a wide range of topics: budgeting, debt reduction strategies, insurance, workplace benefits, investment products, and on and on. So what is that they can…

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Where do I start when organizing my finances?
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Where do I start when organizing my finances?

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

Managing your money can be overwhelming. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry, you are not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Learning how to manage money…

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Am I losing money by not using a 401(k)?
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Am I losing money by not using a 401(k)?

  • Posted on September 10, 2020January 14, 2023
  • by BrightDime

A 401(k) plan is a savings and investing option, sponsored by employers, that gives employees like you a tax-advantaged way to put aside money for retirement. Named for the subsection…

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How big should my emergency fund be?
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How big should my emergency fund be?

  • Posted on August 17, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you search “how big should my emergency fund be?” you’ll find a lot of different answers. Everything from “you don’t need one” to “a full year’s worth of expenses.”…

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Should I use a home equity loan?
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Should I use a home equity loan?

  • Posted on August 10, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you own your home and have been making your regular mortgage payments, you may have some equity. Equity is the value of what you own in your home: the…

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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, 2020November 25, 2024
  • by BrightDime

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 improve my credit score?
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How can I improve my credit score?

  • Posted on July 29, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you want to buy a home, a car, or  rent an apartment your credit score can mean the difference between a “yes” and a “no”. And if you do…

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What should my financial goals look like?
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What should my financial goals look like?

  • Posted on July 28, 2020January 7, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Goals keep you motivated and help give purpose to otherwise mundane tasks like saving, budgeting, and investing. But what’s better than a goal? A SMART financial goal because it is:…

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How can I get more organized?
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How can I get more organized?

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

Staying organized can be a challenging task. It seems like everything works against us to make things more complicated and harder to keep up with. But it’s worth it, just…

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