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How Can I Use a Job Loss as a Stepping Stone for Growth?

May 15, 2020

Q: I’ve been laid off from my job, and I’m struggling with my next step. I’m trying to remain positive and to see this as an opportunity, but it hasn’t been easy. On a practical level, how can I use [read more...]

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day While in Quarantine

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How to Celebrate Mother’s Day While in Quarantine

May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 Everything looks different now with the coronavirus pandemic raging, and Mother’s Day is no exception. You can’t take the family out for pizza or treat mom to a meal at her favorite restaurant, but you can [read more...]

Beware Coronavirus Scams

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Beware Coronavirus Scams

March 13, 2020

Scammers are notorious for capitalizing on fear, and the coronavirus outbreak is no exception. Showing an appalling lack of the most basic morals, scammers have set up fake websites, bogus funding collections and more in an effort to trick the [read more...]

12 Things To Do Before Your Summer Getaway

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12 Things To Do Before Your Summer Getaway

July 3, 2019

Your bags are packed, your itinerary is set and you’re counting down the minutes until you take off for your dream summer getaway. Before you head out to the airport, though, read through this checklist of important things people tend [read more...]

Is FIRE A Viable Goal For Everyone?

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Is FIRE A Viable Goal For Everyone?

June 5, 2019

Q: I’m hearing lots of talk about early retirement and I’ve been wondering about this concept for a while. I love my job, so I don’t really see early retirement as a goal. To me, life without work while I’m [read more...]

6 Ways To Save Money On Gardening Equipment And Supplies

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6 Ways To Save Money On Gardening Equipment And Supplies

May 14, 2019

As spring deepens and vibrantly colored flowers blossom everywhere, you might be dreaming about a garden of your own. You’ll till the soil, pat the fertilizer into place and plant your young shoots with tender care. You’ll make sure they [read more...]

Dough Roller

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Dough Roller

May 7, 2019

Some people like to read articles covering financial topics. Some like to listen to podcasts about money management and tips. Still others prefer to get their financial digest in a newsletter format. And some like a smorgasbord of [read more...]

7 Ways to Save On Camping Costs

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7 Ways to Save On Camping Costs

April 30, 2019

Q: I’m planning a camping trip for the summer, and I’d love to keep the trip as low-cost as possible. How can I cut down on camping costs? A: It’s great that you’re looking for ways to trim your vacation [read more...]

Don’t Get Caught In a Pyramid Scheme…

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Don’t Get Caught In a Pyramid Scheme…

April 23, 2019

Pyramid schemes have been around for years, but scammers are still growing rich off them. Let’s look at what constitutes a pyramid scheme and how to avoid falling for one. What is a Pyramid Scheme? In a pyramid scheme, participating [read more...]

Emergency Fund

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Emergency Fund

April 9, 2019

Q: Do I need to have a separate rainy day fund and emergency fund? A: In an effort to simplify their money, people sometimes consolidate accounts. This is OK in many instances, but it’s important to remember that rainy day [read more...]

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