401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Basics

Richard Barrington
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9 basics that will help you understand how to use your 401(k) plan.

How to Establish Good Credit Starting With Your First Credit Card

Richard Barrington
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It takes some effort to establish credit initially, plus an ongoing effort to maintain good credit.

Death and Finance – 6 Funeral Arrangements to Make

Richard Barrington
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Don’t put off making financial arrangements for your death until you’re older because in many cases, they are best made when you are young.

Turning 30? See This Personal Finance Checklist

Richard Barrington
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Age milestones are good times to revisit your finances. Make sure you have kept up with the times at age 30.

6 Tax Advantages You Didn’t Know You Get With Savings Accounts

Maryalene Laponsie
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If you pick the right savings account, you could pay less in taxes now, less in taxes later or both.

High-Yield Bonds – Oasis or Mirage for Investment Success?

Richard Barrington
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Quantifying default risk suggests current yields on high-yield bonds is worthwhile, but common sense suggests caution with investments.

5 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund Throughout The Year

Dan Rafter
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Learn five ways to build your emergency savings throughout the year and have enough in your fund for emergencies to pay for unexpected expenses.

Long on Resolutions, Short on Results? How to Actually Reach Your Money Goals

Maryalene Laponsie
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Every year, people fail to keep their financial resolutions. Here’s how to make 2021 different.

7 Holiday Budget Tips to Avoid A Spending Hangover In January

Maryalene Laponsie
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The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. Here are seven things to do (right now!) to get ready.

How to Read Stocks: Tips for Better Investments

Richard Barrington
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Interested in picking stocks? Learn some of the basics that can help you get started.

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