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What is an emergency fund?

Ouch. You find yourself in urgent care with an ankle sprain. Turns out it wasn’t that nasty after all, but now it’s time to pay up. Your medical insurance only kicks in after a deductible. That means you’re on the hook for $400 of the treatment. And that’s coming out of your pocket. Could you ... Read more

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This or that? How to make smart financial decisions.

So, you just got a surprise tax refund. What do you do? Hop on a plane for a spring snowboarding trip or pay off your credit card? Your finances are full of decisions like those. It’s an ongoing game of “this or that?” When those “this or that” questions come up, how do you make ... Read more

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What is the October Effect?

Is the “October Effect'' real when it comes to the stock market? Should you be worried? Read on to find out.

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The great feeling of financial wellness—and how you can get there

What does it mean to be financially well, and how can you get there? Financial wellness is the great feeling that comes from having your income, expenses, and savings working together—all toward your goals big and small. It puts you on track for retirement and that trip next year. It also puts you on track ... Read more

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How to rebuild credit: 8 tips to improve a bad credit score

Bad credit scores linger like the voices in the back of our heads. As much as you try to ignore them, they don’t go away until you address them. We understand how difficult it can be, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Rebuilding credit takes time and dedication, but with ... Read more

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Compound interest: Supercharge your savings

What is compound interest? Compound interest is when your initial savings and any interest it accumulates grows more interest. This means that each time you earn interest, it automatically gets added to your account and becomes part of the initial principal (the money you initially invested). Think of your savings as a snowball rolling down ... Read more

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