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Saving & Investing (4)

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House Hacking: Can I Afford a Mortgage?

Navigating the adulting world can be a financial maze, especially when it comes to housing. It's like trying to win a video game where the odds are...

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Whole Life Insurance: Cash Value Explained - Title

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Whole Life Insurance: Cash Value Explained

Ever wondered what whole life insurance actually means in the labyrinth of adulting? It's like having a reliable BFF—always there, no matter what...

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navigating love and money your guide to joint savings accounts

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Navigating Love & Money: The Ultimate Guide to Joint Savings Accounts

In the journey of life, combining love and finances is a significant step for many couples. A joint savings account, often seen as a hallmark of...

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Young professional saving tips

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7 Easy Saving Tips For Young Professionals

If you've just started your first career job, one of your biggest challenges will be figuring out how to effectively use the money you're making....

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CD as a gift

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Can you Give a Certificate of Deposit as a Gift?

It’s no secret that trying to get the perfect gift can be a hassle. Trying to figure out what someone would really like can be challenging on its...

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CDs for businesses

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What you Absolutely Must Know About CDs for Businesses Accounts

It’s taken a while, but you’ve finally gotten your small business up and running. You’re no longer concerned about having enough money at the end of...

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5 holiday budget tips

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5 Holiday Budget Tips to Give you Peace of Mind Through January

The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of relaxation and hanging out with friends and family, but let’s be honest—the weeks leading up to the...

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Are money market accounts savings accounts

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Is a Money Market Account a Savings Account?

Here’s a fun challenge–visit the savings account page of a credit union’s website, including First Alliance Credit Union, and look for find money...

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Why open a money market account

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Why Should I get a Money Market Account?

If you have a large sum of money in your savings account, where should you keep it? Some people might recommend opening a certificate of deposit,...

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The best short term financial goals

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What are the Best Short Term Financial Goals to set for Yourself?

When you start the financial goal-setting process and list everything you’d like to do, you might be amazed at all the potential goals that will take...

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