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Investing can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Your portfolio was built for you and your goals.  Here are a few tips to help you invest wisely and stay sane during a time of market chaos.

1)  Cut back on watching or reading financial (entertainment) media. The f...

If you have a side-hustle you'll want to keep these financial tips in mind.

An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. In fact, IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you're contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you...

Maintaining Your Financial Records: The Importance of Being Organized

An important part of managing your personal finances is keeping your financial records organized. Whether it's a utility bill to show proof of residency or a Social Security card for wage reporting pu...

As tax season is upon us, it is important to remain vigilant regarding private information, especially your social security number. Scammers are getting smarter

Federal Reserve monetary policies can affect the entire fixed-income market, and the prospect of rising interest rates is a major concern for bond investors. Regardless of the rate environment, however, bonds are a mainstay of investors who want to generate income or d...

It is back to school time. Did you know this is the second year in a row interest rates on federal student loans are set to rise. Are you saving enough for college? Should you be saving more? 

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