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Trends in Charitable Giving

Whether the economy is expanding or contracting, Americans tend to be consistent with charitable donations. In 2013, as the U.S….

9 Facts About Retirement

Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members….

Your Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?

Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stop washing and your family…

Bitcoin 101

Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually. It is a “cryptocurrency” which uses cryptography to manage the…

Dealing with a Divorce

Divorce can be a lengthy process that may strain your finances and leave you feeling out of control. But with…

How Your Savings Account Can Become Your Retirement Redeemer

Many news stories and advisors lately seem to focus investment strategies as a surefire way for people to gain extra…

How to Start Planning for Retirement

Retirement Planning is one of those things that everyone knows they should do, but many fall short in the taking…

Saving for Summer Fun

With polar vortex behind us, it’s time to start thinking about warmth, weekend trips, and all your favorite summer activities….

5 Money-Saving Strategies to Avoid

We’ve all done it. Spent more than we wanted to all in an effort to get a great deal. With…

How to Protect Your Credit

With the amount of financial data circulating online, it has gotten easier for people to gain unauthorized access to your…

The Top 4 Free Budgeting Apps

These days, people literally hold their finances in their hands. Whether it’s making  purchases, accepting small business payments, or simply…

Parents, Teach Your Kids to be Financially Literate

Financial Literacy among young Americans has been a focus of the Jump$tart Coalition since its inception in 1995. The coalition…