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Avoid these Retirement Saving Regrets

What are some of the biggest regrets retirees have surrounding their savings? Let’s take a look at a few that you’ll want to make sure you avoid. Failing to Diversify There are many ways to save money for retirement. Often times, people contribute their entire retirement savings into pre- tax savings accounts. However, it’s good […]

Financial Perks of Turning 65

Turning 65 may seem scary at first, you are finally retirement age, but the big question still looms overhead; do I have enough money to actually retire? There are more financial benefits out there than you may realize. Some are small financial perks that will save you a dollar here or there, which all add […]

Fears of Those Entering Retirement

With most big milestones in life, they come with excitement and fear. You are reaching the point in life where the workforce will not rule you. When you get up and what you do during the day will be solely up to your discretion. On the other hand, your earning days are over the fluctuation […]

What To Know About A 529 Plan

Saving for college comes with a lot of choices. What type of college fund is the right choice for your situation? Or will you just use a standard savings account to keep track of your college money. One type of college fund you should be aware of is the 529 plan. There are a lot […]

Compounding Interest and your Financial Future

When you are just settling into your career, the last thing on your mind is planning for retirement. Something a little more pressing on the brain will be things like paying off your student loans, saving up for a house or new car, things that will benefit you right now and well into the future. […]

How to Improve your Financial Literacy

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Managing your money and doing it well is one of the greatest skills you can learn. Improve your financial literacy by using the following tips. All Cash Diet It’s easy to spend money when you’re using a credit or debit card. You swipe your card and you’re done! This makes it incredibly easy to overspend. […]

4 Tax Smart Ways to Help your Child Pay for College

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If you’re going to help your child pay for college, you might as well do it in a way that will benefit you come tax season. Here are four ways to fund college and benefit all parties involved. 529 Plans This is a tax advantaged savings plan that allows you to contribute a large amount […]

What Type Of Retirement Is Right For You

Retirement is not a one size fits all situation. Just like everything else in life, there are many options to choose from. You can make a world of difference in your life by knowing what choices. There may be something out there that you have yet to hear of that would be perfect for your […]

All about your 401k

401k accounts are one of the more widely known and commonly used retirement accounts out there. Most employers give their employees the opportunity to open and contribute to a 401k account as part of their benefit package. If you are self-employed and do not employ others you can also opt for a solo 401k account. […]

College Savings Plans

Saving up for college can be daunting. There is so much unknown like what school your kids will choose, the tuition, if a scholarship will be offered… Opening up a college savings account will help ease some of your stress by helping you save for the future and have the ability to invest that money […]

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