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New Investor Tips to Help You Build Wealth

April 24, 2024

New Investor Tips You Need Before You Get Started If you want to start investing, but are nervous or have concerns, you aren’t alone. About 30% of survey respondents believe they currently do not have enough money to invest, while 11% feel investing is complicated. About 14% are afraid of losing money, and 5.4% are […]

Can You Earn More as a Boomerang Employee?

February 8, 2024

What is a boomerang employee and is it beneficial? A new hiring trend has emerged, and it’s reshaping the way both employers and employees perceive professional relationships. Companies are increasingly welcoming back former employees, so called boomerang employees, recognizing the value they bring with the skills and experiences acquired while away. Today, more than a […]

How to Boost Retirement Savings While Paying Off Loans

January 22, 2024

Tips to Help Boost Retirement Savings While You Pay Off Debt Saving for retirement is crucial, yet it’s challenging for many Americans. According to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2018, about 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no personal retirement savings. Managing loan payments can often […]

3 Reasons to Choose a Personal Loan Over a 401(k) Loan

January 8, 2024

Whether a 401(k) loan or personal loan is the right option. If you need funding for a major life event, home improvement project, or other major expense, you might be considering borrowing from your 401(k), or retirement savings, or taking out a personal loan. While both options have their benefits and drawbacks, this article explores […]

The Pros and Cons of Using a 401(k) Loan for Home Renovations

October 16, 2023

Home renovations can be fun or stressful, depending on whether they were planned or not and if everything is going on track. When it comes to funding your home renovation project, various options are available to you. One option you might have available to you is to take out a loan from your 401(k) retirement […]

Women and Student Loan Debt, Why the Numbers are Concerning

May 30, 2022

Why student loan debt for women is concerning. Many people dream of attending college. There’s also a direct connection between attending college and earning a higher salary. However, for millions of Americans, college is only affordable with the help of student loans, which can be challenging to pay off. There were 45 million borrowers with […]

Can a Budgeting App Help You & Which to Choose?

July 12, 2021

How to know if a budgeting app is right for you. Creating a budget for your household can be challenging, especially if finances are tight. Deciding which expenses to keep and what to cut can feel overwhelming. In addition, not everyone feels comfortable using Excel or a worksheet. However, creating a budget is vital to […]

Borrowing With Your Signature

January 20, 2021

Sometimes, when you apply for a bank loan, you have to agree to put up some type of collateral. This is can be your home, your personal vehicle, your retirement accounts, or any stocks and bonds you may have. Taking out a loan with assets like these as collateral means that the lender can take […]

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