Key Considerations for Smooth Wealth Transfer Planning
By Tim McMahon |
Eliminate Debt Before You Retire
No one wants to spend their retirement worrying about money. Unfortunately, in today’s economic environment debt is common. Once you retire it is almost certain that your income will decline. But if you have loads of debt, your expenses will stay almost the same or even grow with the accumulation of interest. In days past, […]
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Teaching Your Kids about Money
Money management is an important life-long skill to learn. As parents, it’s your job to teach them the skills that will benefit them as they become adults and learn to manage their own households. Although it may seem like a complicated task – I still have trouble understanding concepts like dividends, compound interest, and capital […]
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Choosing The Best Bank
By Tim McMahon, editor Finding the right bank is much different than it was twenty years ago. In those days, you went to a bank primarily because it was located in your neighborhood and it was convenient or perhaps because they offered a gift like a toaster for opening an account. Today with the advent of […]
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Managing Debt for a Better Tomorrow
By Tim McMahon, editor If you are one of the millions in debt, then you are no stranger to the harassing calls from creditors at all hours and the burdens related to being in debt. Some may say good credit doesn’t matter… but sooner or later a time will come when you will hit a […]
Read MoreTake Advantage of Longer Foreclosure Times
Foreclosure Time Lengthens- What To Do? According to RealtyTrac® the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, foreclosures in April 2011 hit a 40 month low. There were 219,258 U.S. properties in April with default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. This is a 9 percent decrease from March and a 34 percent decrease from April […]
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3 Simple Steps to Pay Off Your Loan or Credit Card
If, like many people, you have outstanding bank loans or credit card debt, you may worry about these bills, but there are ways in which you can alleviate this tension. In this article, we are going to show you 3 simple steps that will help you to overcome the stress of paying back what you […]
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5 Great Ways to Save on Kids Stuff
Raising kids can be expensive.  Even just providing essentials can take a large chunk out of your paycheck. Here are a few tips to help you stay on budget and still be able to afford to purchase all the essential items for your children. Being Fashionable on a Budget Shopping for your kids’ needs doesn’t have […]
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Wealth building tips for beginners – Saving and Investing Your Way To A Balanced Life
By Fiona Simply dreaming about a better financial future will never make it happen. You must have a written game plan and follow some financial tips in order to fulfill your dream. Setting deadlines for your goals and having a true desire to become financially secure can be the secret to building wealth in the […]
Read MoreTurning Your Financial Life Upside Down
By John D. Schultz Last month, my church had a several part series on finance. It really got me thinking about how I manage my finances. I thought I’d share a bit of my experience, and some changes I’ve made to my life. Maybe they can help you. Or, maybe I need some guidance. Either […]
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Retire In 10 Year Years? Here’s How…
Believe it or not, it’s pretty simple. No complicated math is required and you don’t have to be a financial expert. However, the bad news is almost nobody will do it. According to Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than half of U.S. workers have less than $25,000 in accumulated savings and less than 46% have […]
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Working While in College- Nursing Students
Job Options for Full-Time Nursing Students Attending college is an expensive proposition. Here are a few job options for nursing students to consider in order to earn money and gain some valuable experience that will pay the bills and look good on your resume. Nursing Student Advantage Hospitals are notoriously understaffed and always looking for […]
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Does It Pay to Work When Paying For Child Care?
By Tim McMahon, Editor If you have children and are deciding on work, one consideration is how much money you will actually have left after paying for childcare. Sometimes, if childcare expenses are high, you may even wonder if it is worth working at all. After all, if the additional expenses associated with working plus […]
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