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How to Reboot Your Emergency Fund Without Cutting All the Fun

"Financial responsibility” and “fun” are not mortal enemies. With a bit of intention, you can replenish your emergency cushion and preserve the little luxuries that make your day feel like your day. Continue reading
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Boost Your Credit Score: 4 Myths Debunked

5 Common Credit Score Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)

Your credit score is a reflection of your borrowing and repayment behaviors, and that means you have a lot more control over it than you think. Continue reading

Three Job Interview Mindsets

Three Job Interview Mindsets

In preparing for a job interview, it’s easy to focus on how you’re meeting others’ expectations of you, instead of considering what expectations you have for your next job and future employer. Continue reading

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings

Paycheck withholdings are a fact of life for most workers, but they aren’t set in stone. Continue reading

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What Is Curbstoning? How to Avoid This Common Used Car Scam

A “curbstoner” often gets away with scamming buyers because they sell the vehicle and then ghost you. Continue reading

Choosing your Financial Institution

Choosing your Financial Institution

The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You

Having an expert assess your financial situation and design a plan for you is an extremely powerful tool because they can recommend products, services and strategies that you might never have come across on your own. Continue reading

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Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Mortgage

Owning a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make in your life, and it’s easy to get caught up in details pertaining to debt-to-income ratios, the real estate market, current interest rates and amortization schedules. Continue reading

Use Psychology to Build a Budget You’ll Stick With

Use Psychology to Build a Budget You’ll Stick With

There are good and bad ways to spend money, just as there are good and bad ways to save it. Continue reading

It Pays To Start Saving Now

It Pays To Start Saving Now

It’s the concept that powers all sorts of savings and investment products and, over time, allows you to turn your money into, well, more money! Continue reading

Five Identity Theft Jackpots (and How You Can Safeguard Against Them)

Five Identity Theft Jackpots (and How You Can Safeguard Against Them)

Keep your accounts private and make sure you’re not accidentally broadcasting sensitive information. Continue reading