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Financial Planning

How to Improve Credit Score

Want to improve your credit score? Start by understanding why it's important, then focus on how to do it effectively.

June 11, 2024 • Cindy Scott

Manage your money

Financial Planning

Money Stress? You Aren't Alone

Self-reflection, focus, and determination could help you take control of your financial life and help ease money stress.

May 08, 2024

Financial Planning

My Early Money Lessons

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their children is a foundation of financial wellness. Gather your kids around the kitchen table and start talking about money.

April 24, 2024

Financial Planning

5 Remodeling Money Mistakes

Remodeling your home can be your own transformation story, but make sure you think it through and avoid these five common financial mistakes.

March 13, 2024

Financial Planning

Money and Relationships

From budgeting basics to big financial decisions, managing your money as a couple can be a challenge. Explore ideas to help transform money talks into opportunities for growth.

February 14, 2024

Equity Compensation

Equity Compensation—Fun Money?

When your employer grants you shares of stock, it can feel like a bonus. But it's more than fun money; it's a chance to build your financial future if you manage it right.

January 17, 2024

Financial Planning

Holiday Spending Game Plan

Consider these nine ideas to help you take control of holiday spending and avoid a financial hangover in the New Year.

December 15, 2023

Learn to invest

Financial Planning

Investing in Your 20s

One of the most important things you can do in your 20s is to develop good financial habits. Here's how to get started.

February 28, 2024

Financial Planning

9 Scary Money Mistakes

What can Halloween teach you about money? Personal finance and investing don't have to be scary when you avoid these common mistakes.

October 25, 2023

Financial Planning

Air Jordans: Diversification

My Jordan sneaker collection is an example of diversification in your portfolio. Explore why that is important.

September 13, 2023

Build your financial independence

Financial Planning

How to Improve Credit Score

Financial Planning

Money & Marriage Later in Life

Financial Planning

Can I Afford a Pet?

Small Business

7 Ways to Fund Your Business

Financial Planning

My Early Money Lessons

Financial Planning

Kids & Money: Making It Real

Plan for major life expenses

Financial Planning

How to Improve Credit Score

Want to improve your credit score? Start by understanding why it's important, then focus on how to do it effectively.

June 11, 2024 • Cindy Scott

Financial Planning

Can I Afford a Pet?

The joy of owning a pet may be priceless, yet the cost to your budget is real. Consider these five financial moves before becoming a pet parent.

May 16, 2024

Small Business

7 Ways to Fund Your Business

When starting a small business, the first thing you need is a plan. Then you can look for funding. Here are seven ideas to help you get up and running.

May 15, 2024

Financial Planning

My Early Money Lessons

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their children is a foundation of financial wellness. Gather your kids around the kitchen table and start talking about money.

April 24, 2024

Save for retirement

Retirement

How Does a Roth IRA Work?

Even if you don't have an employer sponsored retirement plan, it's still important to save for your future.

July 19, 2023

Financial Planning

Retirement Match From Uncle Sam

The Saver's Credit is like a retirement match from Uncle Sam if you qualify. Here's what you need to know—and do.

March 15, 2023

Financial literacy for the next generation

Help your loved ones

Financial Planning

Talking Money with Mom and Dad

Talking through these five money topics as your parents age could help bring peace of mind and relief to both you and your parents.

November 08, 2023

Financial Planning

Handling an Inheritance

If you receive a sudden windfall, take time to review your financial picture before you start spending.

August 02, 2023

Financial Planning

The Reverse Boomerang

Open and honest communication can help you go into multigenerational living with your eyes wide open.

July 05, 2023

Retire with confidence

Retirement

Retired Investors and Inflation

The double whammy of tanked investments and high inflation is challenging, especially for retirees. Here's help.

January 18, 2023 • Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz

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