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Five Ways To Transform Your Financial Life This Year
New Year’s resolution: take charge of my financial life. Check. Now what? If a financial health-makeover is on your 2014 to-do list but you’re not quite sure how to begin, read on. Start where you are. A common misconception is that you aren’t yet...
Financial Health for Families
Another important financial dialog is the money conversation that you have with your children. As a parent, you can empower your children by teaching them about personal finance, helping them develop smart money management skills, and instilling...
Financial Planning With Your Partner
Couples should be as open and intimate financially as they are physically. Having frequent, candid conversations about money can help bring you and your partner closer. Openness and honesty about your financial lives can build trust and allow you...
Financial Planning With Your Aging Parents
Starting a conversation about financial matters can be tricky. We’re often taught that it is not “polite” to talk about finances, and money matters touch on some incredibly personal and even emotional topics. But opening up the dialogue is critical...
How To Start Your Emergency Fund
I’ve blogged before about your emergency fund, and you probably already know that creating yours should be an important financial priority. So what is an emergency fund, exactly? Ideally, your emergency fund consists of 6-8 months’ worth of real...
Build the Financial Foundation Of A Lifetime
When it comes to your financial future, there is no time like the present. The smart steps you take today will help you build the financial foundation of a lifetime. The key word here is today. A common misconception is that saving and investing...