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Chris Gottschalk: Jan 15, 2019 5:56:00 AM
Even if you didn’t owe money this past tax season it’s more important than ever to plan for next tax season now. The idea of tax planning isn’t...
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Jenna Taubel: Jan 10, 2019 7:40:00 AM
A savings account is a place for you to store money that isn’t being used in a secure place where it can earn interest, which grows your overall...
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Chris Gottschalk: Jan 8, 2019 6:04:00 AM
Why do so many New Year’s Resolutions fail? Most of us just try to do too much too fast. People who want to lose weight, for example, sign up for a...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jan 3, 2019 6:46:00 AM
For many people, the thought of switching to a new bank or credit union is intimidating, filled with several bureaucratic hoops to jump through and...
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Chris Gottschalk: Dec 27, 2018 6:33:00 AM
According to most financial gurus, one of the best ways to improve your financial situation is to get rid of debt. In general, this is good advice....
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Chris Gottschalk: Dec 25, 2018 6:31:00 AM
You probably know that winning the lottery is a pipe dream. You’re more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery, and you also know that...
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Jenna Taubel: Dec 20, 2018 5:36:00 AM
There are three main ways you can receive payments: cash, checks, or electronically. Each of these payment methods has its advantages and...
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Chris Gottschalk: Dec 13, 2018 8:37:00 AM
The one part of financial planning nobody likes to think about is who will manage your accounts after you’ve passed away. This is understandable....
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Chris Gottschalk: Dec 11, 2018 6:50:00 AM
One of the most famous Christmas stories of all time has to be Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Ever since Dickens published the book in 1843,...
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Jenna Taubel: Dec 6, 2018 7:43:00 AM
If you have ever been on the Internet, you have seen advertisements offering free trials for everything from whiter teeth and bigger muscles to...
