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Which type of IRA should I contribute to?
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Which type of IRA should I contribute to?

  • Posted on January 16, 2021July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

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…

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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
  • 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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Know the Risks of a 401(k) Loan Before You Borrow
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Know the Risks of a 401(k) Loan Before You Borrow

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

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…

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Should I do a credit card balance transfer?
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Should I do a credit card balance transfer?

  • Posted on November 25, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

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…

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How can I save during the holidays?
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How can I save during the holidays?

  • Posted on November 20, 2020November 25, 2022
  • by BrightDime

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in spending and gift giving that ends up leaving you, and your finances, drained. This…

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How can we save up for college?
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How can we save up for college?

  • Posted on November 13, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Average college costs are upwards of $35,000 a year. With many parents dealing with their own student loans, how do you save up for college for your kids? A 529…

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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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How does a Health Savings Account (HSA) save me money?
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How does a Health Savings Account (HSA) save me money?

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

An HSA (or Health Savings Account) has three separate tax advantages that make it an important saving (and even investing) option for employees who have access to them. HSA contributions…

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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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