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Feb. 15, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
7 Personal Finance Lessons Learned in 2018
There’s a lot you can learn by reviewing how you did with your money over the last year. Let’s look back at 2018 to see what kind of personal finance lessons it offered.
Feb. 15, 2019 | By
Kamran Rosen
5 Concrete Steps to Start 2019 on a Good Foot Financially
Feeling ready for a financially strong 2019? Follow our 5 steps and shed bad money habits for good.
Feb. 14, 2019 | By
Kamran Rosen
2019 Tax Returns Are Down -- What States Could Be Impacted Most?
The first week of 2019 has shown a decrease in returns. We analyzed previous state tax data to see what states would be most affected.
Feb. 11, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
3 Reasons to Open an Online Savings Account
There are some good reasons why you should park your cash online. Find out why here.
Feb. 11, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
3 Reasons to Open a High-Yield Savings Account Immediately
A high-yield savings account is superior to a traditional branch-based savings account in several ways. Find out why here.
Feb. 8, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
When to Start a College Fund for Your Child
There are several ways to save for college, so here’s what you need to know about the best ways to do it and when you should get started.
Feb. 6, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
New Year, New You. 6 Good Money Resolutions for 2019
A new year is the perfect time to set financial goals. Improve your financial health by committing to these good money resolutions for 2019.
Feb. 4, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
7 Surprising Strategies to Save for Retirement
Saving more for retirement can be easier said than done. Grow your nest egg more quickly with a handful of surprising strategies that you probably haven’t thought of.
Jan. 31, 2019 | By
Kamran Rosen
How to Manage Your Money Like an NFL Player
Read what a certified financial planner for the NFL Players Association has to say about how NFL players manage their money.
Jan. 31, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
6 Ways Retailers Convince You to Spend More Money
Don’t get fooled the next time you go shopping. Learn the tricks and techniques retailers use to cause you to spend more.
Jan. 28, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
You Won't Believe How Many Baby Boomers Have No Retirement Savings
Being short on cash is a serious issue when you’re retired. Find out just how many baby boomers have no retirement savings and what they should do about it.
Jan. 28, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
6 Resolutions to Boost Your Net Worth This Year
It’s the most important measure of your financial health. See how you can grow your net worth this year and stay on track with your money.
Jan. 28, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
You Won't Believe How Many Gen Xers Have No Retirement Savings
A large number of Gen Xers lack any retirement savings, and time is running out if they want to retire comfortably.
Jan. 28, 2019 | By
Eric Volkman
4 Times You Should Open a Money Market Account
If you have money to save, a money market account is one of the best options available at your local bank. An MMA is a particularly good choice if you’re in one of these financial situations.
Jan. 25, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
How to Achieve Your Savings Goals in 2019
Everyone wants to save more money, but not everyone manages to do it. Learn how you can take your savings up a notch this year.
Jan. 25, 2019 | By
Eric Volkman
Are You Ignoring the Most Costly Banking Fees?
If you have any kind of bank account, it’s almost certain that you’ll be hit with sneaky fees for using it. Luckily, with a bit of foresight some of the more obnoxious charges can be avoided.
Jan. 24, 2019 | By
Eric Volkman
4 Reasons You Shouldn't Switch Banks Right Now
Many of us don’t have a good opinion of our banks. But we should definitely think twice before making the decision to switch to another lender.
Jan. 23, 2019 | By
Eric Volkman
What Are Step-Up and Bump-Up CDs?
A standard CD offered at your local bank has a fixed APY over the life of its term. That’s not the case with step-up and bump-up CDs. Find out the differences here.
Jan. 22, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
5 Played-Out Pieces of Financial Advice That Need to Die
There’s plenty of financial advice available, but it’s not all good advice. From the costly to the just-plain-useless, here are the pieces of financial advice you can and should disregard.
Jan. 15, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Give Saving a Rest -- 7 Times When Spending Money Is Totally Worth It
There’s more to life than saving every penny. Take a look at times when you shouldn’t be afraid to spend some money.
Jan. 9, 2019 | By
Jack Caporal
Federal employees could lose $9,000 a month due to government shutdown
The government shutdown could mean big losses for your local economy. We outlined the millions each state's economy stands to lose if the government shutdown continues.
Jan. 3, 2019 | By
Dan Caplinger
How to Find the Best Certificate of Deposit Rates
Parking your money in a CD can be a great way to earn some extra income. Here’s now to find the best rates.
Dec. 17, 2018 | By
Eric Volkman
This CD Strategy Will Help You Maximize Your Returns
For strong and consistent returns from a CD, don't just slap some money down for a single high-yielding product. Consider using this strategy instead.
Dec. 10, 2018 | By
Lyle Daly
The Holidays Are Almost Here: 7 Ways to Save Money Without Ruining Christmas
Trying to avoid a mountain of debt as we head into a new year? These expert tips are just what you need to save money.
Dec. 10, 2018 | By
Eric Volkman
5 Ways to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
Housing prices are through the roof these days, so planning and strategizing are essential if you want to save enough money for a property down payment.
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