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What’s Your Debt Story?
Nearly half of Americans say their expenses are equal to or greater than their income, according to a new study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation. Revolving credit, particularly…
FAFSA: An Investment in the Future
If you have children or loved ones who plan to go to college, it’s important to familiarize yourself with FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA qualifies…
Don’t End Up Alone And Vulnerable in a Nursing Home
Imagine you just turned 75. It is 10 years to the day since you retired. You’ve tackled two-thirds of your bucket list and feel pretty confident in your health and…
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Know Yourself to Achieve More in Life
We tend to overestimate what we can accomplish in the short-term and underestimate what we can accomplish in the long-term. The frustration that results is one big reason why so…
Do You Truly Understand The Financial Markets?
Bob French, CFA, Director of Investment Analysis with Retirement Researcher, does a great job explaining financial markets. The post below summarizes a piece of his lecture series in a blog…
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Have More Fun and Meaning in Retirement
A blank calendar filled with nothing but free time can be every bit as stressful as a packed work week. That’s the surprising fact that many new retirees confront after…
The Right Way to Cancel a Credit Card
You want to cancel your credit card. Before you pick up your scissors, know this: Canceling a credit card the right way involves more than simply snipping it in two….
Does investing strike fear in you?
The stock market makes some people nervous. This can be especially true for young people (born 1981 to 1996) who grew up during the Great Recession. Not only did they…
Is Your Retirement a Work of “ART”?
A hammock on the beach. Your favorite chair in the living room. Waking up when you feel like it. A blank calendar. Doing what you want when you want. Doing…