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Buying your first home can be a daunting task. It’s not only a major life milestone but a financial one too. Given this is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make, it helps to be as financially prepared as possible.  To help get you there, here are ten important financial tips. Determine a Realistic Price Range […]

Budgeting is both an art and a science. A good budget can help keep people on track financially, enable them to save consistently for retirement, and ensure that they aren’t short of funds ahead of payday. However, while having a budget is a great idea in theory, the reality is that most people don’t manage […]

Many couples in long term, committed relationships are great at discussing the “big” stuff early on. These include views on marriage, children, religion, and politics (to name a few) – you know, the deal breakers. Unfortunately, one topic many couples tend to give short shrift to is money. With 78% of Americans living paycheck to […]

Most people only have one savings account with their bank. Yet, personal finance professionals stress that multiple savings accounts offer powerful strategic advantages to people trying to reach savings goals or manage their money more effectively. Multiple Accounts Make Budgeting (and Saving) Easier One big advantage of having multiple bank accounts is that the strategy […]