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3 Salary Negotiation Tips for Women: How to ask for what you’re worth professionally…and get it

February 19, 2020September 9, 2020Navigate life changesLeave a comment

What’s at stake? NOT negotiating a fair salary at the beginning of your career is like leaving anywhere between $1 million and $1.5 million on the table in lost earnings over your lifetime. Yikes.

Savings basics: 5 steps to get you started, from emergency fund to your first investment portfolio

February 18, 2020February 28, 2020How to saveblog post, how to saveLeave a comment

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Unexpected expenses happen all the time, but if you have a cushion of savings, these unexpected expenses don’t have to derail you.

5 Things Students Need to Know About Credit Cards

February 15, 2020July 8, 2020Manage your debtblog post, credit card, Manage your debtLeave a comment

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Too many of the Millennials don’t know how credit cards work – and that can lead them to costly mistakes.

Personal finances in your 50s: 5 steps to protect your financial health now and into retirement

February 12, 2020February 29, 2020Manage your retirement2 Comments

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Empty nesters and retirement: Fatten your nest egg now that the kids are gone

February 10, 2020July 8, 2020Save for retirementLeave a comment

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Empty nesters who do not yet have enough saved for retirement cannot afford to miss this opportunity to get their retirement portfolio to where it needs to be.

5 Simple Tricks for Financial Self-Care

February 9, 2020February 29, 2020Grow your savings, How to save, Navigate life changesblog post, financial planning1 Comment

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A healthy approach to dealing with your money isn’t always about focusing on big, long-term goals. Some of the most important things you can do regarding your money are simple tricks that build the foundation for your long-term financial wellbeing.

Webcast: Check your insurance every year, like spring cleaning for your finances

February 3, 2020July 12, 2020Grow your savings, WebcastLeave a comment

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Just as once a year you spring-clean your home by pulling out the ladder and dusting ornamental treasures on the highest display shelves, once a year, there are certain steps you must take to protect yourself financially.

You have student debt — will you still be able to buy a home?

January 31, 2020July 8, 2020Buy a house, Navigate life changesLeave a comment

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The great news is that, if the interest rate on your student loan is low (below 8%), it doesn’t have to be paid off before you start tackling longer-term goals like buying a home or saving for retirement. Instead, you can balance paying off your student loan debt vs saving a down payment for your home by tackling both simultaneously.

Pay Off Credit Cards- For Good

January 30, 2020February 29, 2020Manage your debtManage your debtLeave a comment

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Hitting the Reset Button Financially: 3 steps to get started

January 28, 2020July 13, 2023Grow your savings, Navigate life changesblog post, financial planningLeave a comment

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The end of the year is a good time to hit the reset button in general. This includes taking stock of your financial picture, regardless of where you stand at the moment. And, in fact, if you’re feeling uncertain or worried about your financial picture, this step becomes even more important. Think of year-end as a time to step back, reflect, and reassess where you are financially – to take in the bigger picture – so you can make thoughtful, confident decisions about how to move forward in the coming year.