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4 tips to tame credit card debt

October 30, 2019February 28, 2020Manage your debtblog post, credit, debt, Manage your debt, moneyLeave a comment

Not everyone carries a balance on their credit cards from month to month, but for those who do, the average balance per household is now $9,600. That’s about 17% of the average U.S. household income! Here are some strategies you can use to help pay off your credit cards.

Splitting the bill, no matter your status

October 29, 2019February 28, 2020Manage your debtblog post, Manage your debtLeave a comment

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Splitting the bill has always been a landscape fraught with social landmines, and new cost-sharing apps only help so much. Here are some suggestions for navigating common cost-sharing situations with grace.

5 Ways to Make Your Retirement Savings Count

October 24, 2019March 1, 2020Save for retirementblog post, Save for retirementLeave a comment

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It is never too late to save for retirement. If you’re entering your final 10-20 years before retirement, embrace this period as a unique window of opportunity.

Do you really need a prenup?

October 23, 2019February 28, 2020Navigate life changesblog post, marriage, navigate life changesLeave a comment

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If you’re about to be married, should you insist that your partner sign a prenup? It depends.

Share, Rent, Barter

October 17, 2019February 28, 2020How to saveblog post, finances, how to save, money, saving moneyLeave a comment

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If you want to work towards your longer-term financial security, you need to free up funds to do so – but how? One suggestion: participate in the “sharing economy,” now dead simple, thanks to the Internet. By sharing, renting, or bartering, you’ll reduce your expenses and/or earn a little extra income. Before you know it, you may find yourself with extra funds to fatten your savings account or invest in the other building blocks of your financial security.

When Bad Financial Habits Come From Home

October 16, 2019February 28, 2020Grow your savingsblog post, grow your savingsLeave a comment

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As a child, you watch how your parents manage their money and absorb those lessons unconsciously. And, sometimes those unspoken lessons can be damaging.

When you need financial advice: Why consider a fee-only financial planner?

October 10, 2019February 29, 2020Navigate life changesblog post, financial planningLeave a comment

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I’m a strong proponent of fee-only financial planners. Here’s why.

When do you need a financial planner?

October 1, 2019February 29, 2020Navigate life changesblog post, financial planningLeave a comment

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How a financial planner can help you is less about your chronological age and more about your circumstances or the life transitions you’re experiencing. For example, in your 30s, here are some situations where a financial planner can help you make sound decisions about your money.

Top 3 things a woman over 40 should know about money

September 29, 2019February 28, 2020Navigate life changesblog post, navigate life changesLeave a comment

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Here are the three reminders that I believe are most relevant to a woman in her 40s when it comes to money.

Financial tips for every stage of your relationship

September 4, 2019March 1, 2020How to save, Manage your debt, Navigate life changesblog post, financial planning, financial wellnessLeave a comment

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Being in sync when it comes to dealing with money is a big plus in any relationship, but it’s not always easy to achieve. Here are some tips to help you and your partner get on the same page financially.