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Debt Creates Side Effects for Children

How Debt Creates Unexpected Side Effects for Children We all know that debt is not a good thing. Who wants to owe someone else money? Most people get really good at being accustomed to their debt and living with it. They stop realizing the greater affect it may be having on them, their family,

Dollar Cost Averaging and the Benefits

Dollar Cost Averaging Investing can be an intimidating area of finance. We all know the market carries risk with it and who wants to lose money. The terminology and hundreds of products can feel overwhelming. One topic that is widely debated is when to invest. Odds are you have heard or seen when people

How Money Problems Can Ruin A Relationship

We all experience financial issues sometime in our lives. You may have faced different situations and expectations related to money. These situations and expectations result in how you feel about the money today. Similar is the case with your spouse. According to AP research, about 4 out of 5 adults in America experience financial insecurity

I need the lowdown on what an ETF is

What’s an ETF (exchange traded fund) ? ETFs are an incredibly powerful tool that investors can use to diversify their portfolio with just a few simple clicks. What is an ETF? An ETF, also known as an exchange traded fund, is essentially a grouping of different stocks or bonds, bundled and sold together.

The Conversation Every Couple Needs To Have

The Conversation Every Couple Needs To Have One of the most important aspects to make your relationship beautiful and healthy is good communication. Among things that need to be clear in a relationship, finances is the one. Although it may seem difficult to talk about money with your partner, it is the conversation that

Cash Envelope Method

The best budget method for success Do you have a monthly budget? If you don’t, there’s a good chance that you don’t know where your money is going each month. If you don’t know where your money is going, then it is going to be very difficult to lead a financially responsible life. You shouldn’t

Five Bad Money Habits

Do You Have Bad Money Habits? Nowadays more than ever, people are struggling with their money. No matter how much they make, many people just cannot get the needle to move in their bank account. When it comes down to brass tacks, there are only a few bad money habits that contribute to their financial

Retirement Planning- Is a Dollar Amount

The Problem With How People Think About Retirement When most people think of retirement, they think of an age. They usually think of getting on social security when they turn 66, and living out the rest of their lives without a care in the world. As great as that sounds, we shouldn’t be thinking about

Mutual Fund -Growing your financial knowledge

What’s a Mutual Fund?

I’ve heard of a Mutual Fund, but what is it? When you’re jumping into the world of investing, you probably hear a bunch of jargon being thrown around. Unfortunately, this makes investing a bit intimidating for the new investor, and scares many people off. One of the terms that you may hear about when