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If you are like many people, you have a lot of competing goals when it comes to spending your paycheck.  Covering daily living expenses, paying off your house, saving for your kid’s college, making your car payment – balancing all of these financial needs can be tough.  But don’t neglect one of the most important financial goals: planning …

Fall begins the busiest time of the year for many of us as we enter the blur that is the upcoming holiday season.  This can be stressful, but planning ahead will allow for more time to focus on what’s most important – time with your loved ones. Don’t miss these budgeting tips to plan ahead and save for the holidays. …

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $5.8 billion to …

Let's face it, it's expensive out there. The cost of groceries, gas, utilities, rent and so many other things has risen sharply over the past year. And now more than ever before, you may be thinking that it's time for a big raise. Your company, however, may see things a little differently. Don't worry, though, because there are some steps you …

In relationships, communication is key. That's especially true when it comes to one of the biggest challenges for couples – managing money. For many, money is a taboo subject, which is probably why it's among the leading causes of divorce. Couples that successfully manage money together take some important steps, which may …