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Stock market volatility is a fact of life but it doesn’t have to derail your well thought out investment plan. High volatility can understandably make investors nervous; however, building long-term wealth requires the mental fortitude and discipline to control one's emotions... Continue reading »

A thought occurred to me a few nights ago: “Why am I paying $100 to $150 per month for cable TV and Internet access?” Immediately following this thought I began calculating the costs over a 1-year period, then 5 years, 10 years, etc. It could add up to a lot of... Continue reading »

Growing up, I was always educated on the importance of saving money but I never knew just how good saving money could really be.   Back in elementary school I remember an organization coming to my school and advertising a “young savers” campaign. My friend and I were... Continue reading »

Student loans, private loans, PLUS loans (a loan that eligible parents can apply for to help pay their dependent’s education expenses)... How do you choose the right option for your budget?   For those who may not want a college loan, these options are not always the best... Continue reading »

Babies are cute and cuddly. And while you are enjoying these precious moments with your new bundle, remember that now is also the best time to start planning a successful future for them.   Parents, saving for college should start at birth. Why wait to see whether or not... Continue reading »

On my 18th birthday, I woke up with a different feeling and early in the morning I was chanting, “I’m 18, I’m 18!” I felt grown! It didn’t matter that my dad’s responsibility speech went in one ear and out the other. My mom even tried to shush me but that didn’t work either.... Continue reading »

When I started working full time, I had lots of priorities: student loans, rent, food, and of course, entertainment. Retirement savings didn’t even make the list. Then I got a job where my employer contributed fifty cents for every dollar I put into the company’s defined... Continue reading »

A recent survey found that 55 percent of Americans have no plans in place in the event of a personal financial emergency, such as the loss of a job, legal troubles, a serious illness, or any other unexpected problem with financial implications. Those older than 65 and those... Continue reading »