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Coronavirus Stimulus Payment (Tax Relief) FAQs

Based on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law on March 27, 2020, you may be eligible to receive financial relief from the federal government in the form...
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Spring Clean Your Retirement Investments

When it comes to things like your retirement investments, maintenance is just as important as those first steps you take to open accounts and set up contributions. These accounts will be with you for...
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Pick the Best Tax Preparation Option for You

How will you tackle your taxes this year? There are essentially four ways to get it done: Answer these three questions to decide which filing option might be best for you. How complicated are...
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Enjoy an Inexpensive Weekend With the Ultimate Budget Adventure

Vacations should be enjoyable โ€” yet all too often, the expense of taking a big, long trip can make it more stressful than relaxing. But you don’t need to go all out to make...
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Thinking of Combining Finances With Your Partner? What to Know

When you’re in love, you may feel like your relationship is invincible. As you commingle hobbies, friends, routines and families, you’ll start wondering about combining finances. Is it right for you? While it’s good...
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Buying a New Versus a Used Car โ€“ Which Makes More Financial Sense?

When you’re in the market for a vehicle, one of the biggest decisions to make is whether it’s better to buy a new versus a used car. Do you go with the used car,...
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Estimating Car Maintenance Costs

Paying for regular maintenance is part of owning a car. If you don’t budget for these costs properly, you could end up with a nasty surprise the next time your check engine light turns...
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Investment Strategy Options: The Best Choice for You

Once you have determined your investment strategy by identifying your time horizon, goals, risk tolerance, existing knowledge and how you want to be involved with your investments โ€” you can get into action. There...
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The Best Summer Jobs for Adults

Summer jobs aren’t just for teenagers. They can be a great way for adults to make some extra cash during this expensive time of year. Whether you’re a teacher on summer vacation, nearing retirement...
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How a Health Savings Account Can Help Prepare You for a Healthy Retirement

With so many retirement planning options, how do you invest your hard-earned money? A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be an ideal option. Are you currently contributing? Maybe you’re hesitant because you’re already investing...
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Bring Down the Cost of Your Commute

A long commute doesn’t just waste your time โ€” it’s also a serious drain on your budget. According to a national poll conducted in 2016 on behalf of CareerBuilder, 84 percent of people drive...
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Which Should Come First, Retirement or College Saving?

When you have kids, saving for college is often a top priority. But you can’t forget about your own financial plans โ€” especially saving for retirement. For many, this creates a tough trade-off. If...