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16 Reasons to Try Online Banking

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Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker—neither one quite as good looking as the actors who portrayed them—robbed banks in the Depression era and died in a violent shootout on May 23, 1934 in Louisiana. In the course of their crime spree, they…
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25 Bad Spending Habits You Must Break!

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May 20 is Be a Millionaire Day. You may want to celebrate by imagining you are a millionaire and fantasize about spending all that money. But, if you are like most of us, you are not really a millionaire and have to watch how you spend your…
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Money Matters...But How Much?

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I'm not rich. And I don't care. Well, sort of. I remember a job I once had. When the supervisor position opened up at the company, I considered applying. The raise would have amounted to about $4000 more a year. I called a friend, who was…
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Retirement Plans for Freelancers & the Self-Employed

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If you’re a freelancer, an independent contractor, a sole proprietor, an independent consultant, or self-employed in any other way, saving for retirement plans can be a challenge. Since you don’t have an employer to motivate you, or match…
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Tax Breaks for Parents

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Diapers, clothes, food, toys, braces, college...raising a child can cost a small fortune. So it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to save money come tax time. Here’s a list of tax breaks every parent should know about. Dependency…
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Why You Need a Marital Agreement

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Contrary to common belief, prenuptial agreements (aka premarital agreements) are not just for wealthy tycoons and celebrities deemed most likely to divorce. While legal agreements of this type are commonly used to protect the assets of a wealthy…
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Busy Moms: Tips to Break Your Bad Spending Habits!

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Are your bad spending habits breaking your bank? You're not alone. Many busy moms share these mistakes. Time and money: the two commodities we never seem to have enough of. While we can’t help you with your time dilemma, we can help you…
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Estate Planning Basics for Blended Families

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With the high incidence of divorce, remarriage and children born outside of marriage, the “new normal” is being part of a blended family. Hopefully all the family members are important and loving parts of the new family and they are treated…
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Estate Planning for Young Couples

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Many young couples just starting out may have recently purchased their first home or had their first child. But apart from some home equity, a retirement account at work and a life insurance policy, they don’t have a lot of assets or investments.…