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Feb. 15, 2019 | By Kamran Rosen

5 Concrete Steps to Start 2019 on a Good Foot Financially

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Feb. 14, 2019 | By Kamran Rosen

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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.
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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.
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Feb. 8, 2019 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

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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.
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Feb. 4, 2019 | By Lyle Daly

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