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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk

  • Posted on February 18, 2020July 26, 2022
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t cry over spilled milk” and are wondering what it has to do with financial wellness. Let us explain. Spilled milk means things that have…

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BrightDime’s Steps to Financial Wellness

  • Posted on January 15, 2020July 26, 2022
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Financial wellness is building a lifetime of good financial habits. It doesn’t happen overnight, or even in a few months. It takes time and effort but the reward of worrying…

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Can You Visualize Your Financial Future?

  • Posted on December 16, 2019May 19, 2023
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What do you see in your future? Can you clearly visualize what’s ahead? One of the benefits of visualizing your future is that it begins to retrain your brain to…

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What Exactly Is a Marginal Tax Rate?
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What Exactly Is a Marginal Tax Rate?

  • Posted on December 13, 2019July 26, 2022
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The United States has what is known as a “progressive” tax system, meaning individuals with lower income are taxed at a lower rate than people with a higher income. Your…

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I Have Some Extra Cash. What’s My Best Next Step?

  • Posted on October 4, 2019July 26, 2022
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You finally have some breathing room in your budget; you’re spending less than you earn and there’s cash left over at the end of the month. Now you want to…

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Home Buying: Prepare NOW, Before It’s Time To Buy

  • Posted on September 17, 2019July 26, 2022
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This is the 2nd entry in our Home Buying series. There are links to the other entries at the end of this article. So you want to buy a house.…

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Help! My (fill in the blank) Ate My Paycheck! Where Do I Start?

  • Posted on September 13, 2019July 26, 2022
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Many people go to work everyday to earn a living, but don’t have a plan for the money they make. It silently disappears between paychecks; drained away by bills and…

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Refinancing a Mortgage – Why and How to Refi
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Refinancing a Mortgage – Why and How to Refi

  • Posted on September 6, 2019July 26, 2022
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The simplest way to understand what refinancing a mortgage means is just to think of it as getting a mortgage, again. You’ll rate shop for the lowest interest rate, you’ll…

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What You CAN Borrow Isn’t What You SHOULD Borrow

  • Posted on August 23, 2019July 26, 2022
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It can be hard to get a loan. Whether it’s a mortgage, a student loan, an auto loan, or even a credit card, getting a loan can be difficult. And…

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Mortgage Basics – Know The Options

  • Posted on August 9, 2019July 26, 2022
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A mortgage is just a loan, specifically for the purpose of buying a home. There are lots of different types of mortgages, options that are offered, and details to keep…

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