Many people are intimidated by money, and managing it wisely may feel like a full-time job. It may seem like your money controls you, rather than you control your money.…
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read moreThe Rule of 72 Investing for retirement can seem complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. A rule of thumb that helps keep it simple is called The Rule of…
read moreThe Banking Crisis and You This is the 4th and final Part of an article on the recent banking crisis in the U.S. Part 1: What Caused the “Run on…
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read moreA Full Disclosure Law is Needed The U.S. financial industry does not have a full disclosure law, and reportedly over 80 percent of financial professionals are not fiduciaries. (A fiduciary…
read moreBite-Size Strategy Can Help You Achieve Financial Security Creating new, positive habits requires consistency and repetition. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, provides many strategies for making new habits “stick.” One…
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