Home & Auto
Understanding Mortgages
Most people will need a mortgage to finance the purchase of a home. A mortgage works much like any other…
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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.
Adulting 101
Budgeting
Starting a Budget
Starting a Budget You know you need a budget. Your household is spending money faster than it is coming in,…
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Avoiding charity scams after natural disasters
As hurricanes threaten the east coast, our generous members’ thoughts turn to finding ways to help. During and after disasters,…
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Adulting 101
Five Surprise Travel Expenses That Can Break a Budget
Even the most experienced traveler can run into unexpected expenses. To help you prepare for smooth travels, here are five…
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Estate Planning
A Death in the Family
One of the most emotionally vulnerable times in your life is also one of the times when you’ll need to…
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Job Changes
Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings
You just got your paycheck. Your eyes scan down the list of deductions and settle on the most important part—your…
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Adulting 101
Choosing your Financial Institution
What was the very first financial choice you ever made? Think about it: it likely took place before your first…
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Adulting 101
Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You
How did you decide where to open your first bank account? Where did you learn to budget or pay bills?…
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Adulting 101
It Pays To Start Saving Now
In case you haven’t heard, compound interest is the best. You may remember it as an equation you had to…
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