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What To Do With Your 401(k) After Leaving A Job?

What To Do With Your 401(k) After Leaving A Job? You are leaving your employer for bigger and better things and now have to figure out what to do with that 401(k) account. Your retirement account probably has been on autopilot and you haven’t given it much attention until now. So what do you

7 Reasons: Why a DIY Investor Will Benefit From a Financial Planner

7 Reasons: Why a DIY Investor Will Benefit From a Financial Planner Pros of being a DIY Investor Being a DIY investor, you save yourself money because you do not have to hire a financial advisor to help you manage your investments. A DIY investor also has the advantage of gaining a sense

Financial Coach: What It Is and How to Choose One

There are various types of professionals that can help you with money. It’s easy to get confused about who may be best suited to help you out. Often there is overlap in services provided. Today we are here to clear up what financial coaches do. What is a Financial Coach? Financial coaches are

What’s Your Money Cycle?

What is your money cycle? What time of the year do you spend your money? What time of the year do you make your money? We all have our hobbies, activities, and income sources. For some, money is not always coming inconsistently or going out consistently. There tends to be money seasons for most people

How to Teach Children about Money

How to Teach Children about Money Do your children think money grows on trees? Do they observe you pulling out your credit card for all kinds of purchases? Do they play games online and buy accessories or add-ons for avatars? It is quite reasonable why your kids hold onto such a cliché, leading them to

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What college savings plan is the best?

What college savings plan is the best? There are a few options to choose from when it comes to saving for your child’s college. Here in America both states and the federal government desire an educated workforce and therefore incentivize people to save for higher education. These accounts may also be beneficial for people

Get Out of Debt: Easy Tips

Get Out of Debt: EasyTips Before we dive into talking about how to get out of debt let’s look at the facts. According to the Federal Reserve, people in the U.S owe at least 10% of their disposable income to debts like personal loans, credit card accounts, car loans, and student loans. A survey conducted

How Luxury Consumption May Be Hurting You-“Impostor Syndrome”

Impostor Syndrome Impostor syndrome is an unfamiliar term to many people. It can affect our self-esteem, confidence, and become negative self-talk. It refers to a situation when people, despite objective proof, can’t recognize their own accomplishments and thus feel like “impostors.” A feeling as if they got lucky or are somehow tricking other people into

5 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Account Today

5 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Account Today If you are looking to create a comfortable retirement, then you will want to take the right steps as early as possible. Even making some slight adjustments can greatly impact how much you can have when you finally decide to get away from your 9 to