Category Archives: Saving

Saving · March 2, 2016

How to “Spend” Your Tax Refund

Spring is a dangerous time of year for your financial security. I know so many of you will be getting a tax refund; some of you may be getting money back from both Uncle Sam and your state. The danger…

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Saving · February 24, 2016

The Most Important Tax Tip: File ASAP!

I know you probably can compile a very long list of things you’d rather do than tackle your 2015 tax returns. But please listen to me: procrastination could cost you big time this year, if you anticipate you will be…

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Credit Cards, Debt, Emergency Funds · February 2, 2016

A Dental Savings Plan That Will Make You Smile

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 40% to 45% of adult Americans don’t see a dentist in a given year. Cost is obviously a big reason why so many avoid the dentist. By one estimate nearly 68 million…

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Debt, Saving · January 20, 2016

Conquer Your Fear of Debt: 3 Crucial Steps

When it comes to financial fears, debt is the ultimate four letter word. Whether you have credit card debt, or student loan debt, or want to buy a home or a car that you will finance, you’re dealing with debt.…

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Investing, Retirement, Saving · January 13, 2016

Conquer Your Retirement Fears

I don’t know about you, but if I see or hear of one more survey about how panicked most Americans are about their retirement, I will scream. That we have a national fear of retirement preparedness is abundantly clear. What…

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Car Loans, Debt, Portfolio Management, Saving · January 6, 2016

Take Care of Your Family’s Financial Fears

When it comes to ranking financial fears, worrying about how your family will fare if calamity strikes is probably at the top of your list.

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Debt · December 30, 2015

Financial Fear No More! Three Steps Toward Financial Freedom

Your money challenges are very personal.

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Debt, Saving · December 23, 2015

16 Wishes for 2016

As we turn the corner into a new year, my biggest hope is that peace and happiness is in great abundance for each and every one of you and all those you love. You know from years of hearing me…

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Car Loans, Credit Cards, Debt, Saving · December 16, 2015

Savings v. Paying Off Credit Card Debt: What’s the Right Move?

One of the hardest challenges managing your financial life is figuring out how best to juggle multiple goals. And one of the most vexing decisions is what to do if you have credit card debt and you have money sitting…

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