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10 Advantages of Using Multiple Financial Institutions

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Jennifer Derrick

I have several acquaintances that do all of their banking with one institution. (Typically it’s the bank that holds their mortgage or where they have a large investment account like an IRA or 401K.) They use that one bank for … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention: Changes Affect Money

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jennifer Derrick

I wrote a few weeks ago about how many people are upset about the end of the Social Security tax holiday. Now that tax rates have returned to 6.2%, many people are struggling to readjust their budgets because they’d come … Continue reading →

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Using Credit as an Emergency Fund is a Bad Idea

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jennifer Derrick

Not too long ago my neighbor needed a new water heater. After it was installed, we went on one of our daily walks and she moaned about the expense and hassle. “Well,” I said, “at least you covered it out … Continue reading →

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How A Good Credit Score Can Save You Money

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Bethy Hardeman for Credit Karma You’ve heard it before: You should improve your credit. But do you know just why you should focus on your credit health? It’s not just because you can qualify for credit cards with great … Continue reading →

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Finance Topics They Don’t Teach In High School, But Should

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Danielle Warchol

One of the biggest disgraces of the school system is that it often fails to teach basics that we all need for everyday life once we graduate. A prime example of this is basic personal finances. If we could get … Continue reading →

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You Have Too Much Cash and It’s Costing You Money

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Jeffrey Strain

Dan Ariely, a professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, says that studies show that when people pay off loans, they pay off the small loans first rather than the loans with the highest interest rate. Studies also show that … Continue reading →

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