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5 Misconceptions About CDs
How do certificates of deposit work? Think of CDs (aka, share certificates) as the "set it and forget it" approach to savings.
Start Saving Now for Your Child’s Education
College tuition has tripled over the past 30 years. All the more reason to take advantage of savings tools (like 529 College Savings Plans) early.
Time to Rethink Your Savings Strategy
Americans have been hesitant to make saving a high priority. However, savings products remain attractive and may help you rethink your savings strategy.
Wants vs. Needs: Finding the Perfect Balance
Whether you’re creating a new budget from scratch or reviewing previous months’ expenses, it’s helpful to consider if those expenses fall into the category of a want or a need.
Organizing Your Household Finances
Whether it’s in a bulky metal filing cabinet or secure folders on your computer, an organizing system for your financials can make all the difference.
The Financial Mistakes of Our 20s and 30s
Start saving for retirement when you get your first job and you’ll develop a healthy savings habit that will serve you well down the road.
How Students Can Keep Money in their Pockets
Making a monthly budget can take a bit of time and thought, but it’s worth it. Here are five tips to help students keep money in their problems.
Tips to Control Holiday Spending
Here are 4 tips for keeping spending in check or stretching your budget during the holidays. Including, how and where to find the best deals.
Make Debt Work for You
It might seem like “credit” and “debt” are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two distinct things. Simply put, credit exists before you make a purchase. Debt appears after.
Couples' Therapy: Investing Together
Some couples have contrasting approaches to investing and different ideas about what’s needed to retire. Follow these tips for going down the investment road together.