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How To Create Attainable Investment Goals

How To Create Attainable Investment Goals The American Dream is generally considered to finally be free from the shackles of debt, the burden of finances, and the affliction of a 9-to-5 job. But the road traveled to such freedom can be rife with obstacles, and that path can quickly become a nightmare. Investing is one […]

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Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your Family’s College Financial Planning

Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your Family’s College Financial Planning Do you have a college-age son or daughter? If so, then you obviously have a lot of planning to do. After all, it’s no secret that getting a quality college education is now more expensive than ever before. This is especially true if they plan […]

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3 Term Life Insurance Benefits

When it comes to risk management, term life insurance can be an excellent way to protect yourself from the greatest tragedy. With that being said, many people do not have it because they don’t want to think about, much less plan for, such an unfortunate possibility. Still, it is generally considered that most working individuals […]

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Great Ideas For Teachers To Potentially Earn Extra Money

If you are a teacher who wants to earn extra income, there are a number of ways for you to do so, without even leaving your own home. Regardless whether or not you are currently looking for additional income, making some extra money in your spare time is a great way to supplement your full-time […]

Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance

It might be hard to think about or even imagine that one day you might need someone to care for you in your later years. But planning for long-term care is something we should all think about as we age. The cost of long-term care can be high and is not always covered by health […]

What Should You Look for in Homeowner’s Insurance

Purchasing a home is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, investment you will ever make. Most people save money for years for a down payment before actually purchasing their first home. So you should protect that investment as much as possible. Getting homeowner’s insurance is an essential step in the house buying […]

How To Pick Self-Employed Health Insurance

Being self-employed has many advantages, but in some cases it means you have lost your company-provided health insurance. While it is no longer mandatory to have health insurance, you should still consider having some health insurance coverage as a self-employed person. Even if you are a very healthy person, you should want to be covered […]

Should I Invest in More Education?

In a time of economic uncertainty, you might consider investing more in your own formal education. This might be a master’s degree or continuing education courses. You might be wondering if this is a good financial investment, as well as an investment in yourself. Here are some things you should think about before going back […]

Strategies to Help Pay Down Credit Card Debt

Paying down credit card debt can be daunting, especially if you have more than one credit card. Getting your credit card balances down to a reasonable amount or paid off can take time. Having a strategy can help you get to the goal faster and make it less stressful. Here are several strategies to help […]

What to Do After You Pay Off Your Student Loans

There is a moment of exhilaration when you click the button to pay off your student loans. It doesn’t matter the size or how long it took you to get there. Suddenly a huge burden is lifted from your shoulders. But now, what should you do after finally paying off your student loans? No matter […]