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With 2018 coming to a close and the New Year right around the corner, it’s only natural to start thinking about ways that we can improve ourselves in 2019. Gym memberships and healthy eating tend to top the list, but what about improving your financial self in the upcoming year? According to a study from … Read more

It’s no secret that the smartphone has transformed modern life, and one of the biggest changes is the way it’s changed banking. From tracking expenses to making purchases and even investing, financial apps are becoming more powerful and useful every day. As 2019 approaches, we’ve put together a short guide of our favorite financial apps … Read more

While Black Friday has been a huge shopping holiday for years, Cyber Monday only recently gained popularity. Although Cyber Monday is primarily a shopping day for online-only retailers, many small businesses continue their sales through Cyber Monday. This means there are nearly endless deals and sales all weekend, and the fact is some of them … Read more

No matter the stage of life you’re in, it is always wise to take some time to evaluate your financial plan at the end of the year. Before you know it, it will be 2019! Here are some things to consider doing for year-end financial planning. Evaluate Your Progress It’s important that you check your … Read more

Traditionally, when people think of retirement savings, they think of a 401K. The second most common type of retirement savings plan is an Individual Retirement Account or IRA. However, many people don’t quite understand what an IRA is. An IRA is an investment tool individuals use for retirement savings. There are several types of IRAs … Read more

If you’ve never looked at the anything but the bottom line on your paycheck, or took a look at all the deductions and were too confused to make heads or tails of it, deciphering all the deductions on your paycheck can be confusing at first. Knowing where your money is going is an essential part … Read more