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Financial Planning

Guide to Organizing Your Finances

March 26, 2021 (Last Modified: April 1, 2021) / Zina Kumok

It’s spring cleaning season – so why not give your finances a once-over? We’re here to walk you through each step.

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Investing Advice

401k Early Withdrawal: What to Know Before You Cash Out

October 20, 2020 (Last Modified: November 20, 2020) / Mint

When it comes to making a 401k early withdrawal, there are a number of reasons why it might be tempting. With millions still unemployed due to the pandemic, unexpected expenses are taking a particularly hard toll. One reason why early...

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Budgeting

How to Create a Budget for Early Retirement

August 26, 2020 (Last Modified: November 30, 2020) / Mint

Retirement is usually associated with older years. But the “certain age” link has a lot more to do with the time it takes to achieve goals than it does with the goals themselves. Financial fitness is the cue for early...

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Investing Advice

An Introduction to the 401(k)

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

Before investing in a retirement plan it will be highly beneficial for employees to understand what’s a 401k and how it works for them. The traditional 401k is one which employers provide to their workers by taking some money out...

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Credit Info

11 Pieces of Advice This National Financial Awareness Day

August 14, 2020 (Last Modified: April 20, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

With the summer season being well underway and the coolness of fall soon approaching, we could all benefit from some quick and easy financial hacks to guarantee we’re in the best position possible. The heat of the summer and the...

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Real Money Talk

How to Have the Benefits #RealMoneyTalk with HR

March 9, 2020 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

There are many employees who work tirelessly to produce results for their company, team or boss. However, how many actually plan to have the #RealMoneyTalk with HR? This is one of the most important responsibilities an employee should have on...

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Financial Literacy

Everything You Need to Know About Individual Retirement Accounts

March 5, 2020 (Last Modified: April 28, 2021) / Farnoosh Torabi

There are several types of IRAs that I’ll discuss below, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and more, as well as how to open one, recommendations for which type works for you, and benefits of IRAs.Everything You...

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Planning

How to Max Out Your 401k Contributions Before 2020

December 20, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Contrary to popular belief, there’s no need to wait until a new year (or decade) to get things checked off of your to-do list. In fact, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve completed some accomplishments, whether big or small...

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Planning

New Grad? Why You Should Already Be Thinking About Retirement

May 14, 2019 (Last Modified: April 27, 2021) / katkotton

You’ve probably only got two words on your mind right now: Student loans. I know, I know. But in the next few paragraphs, you’ll see why you should set aside those words for a moment and focus on...

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Money & Relationships

The Biggest and Best List Ever of Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

April 13, 2019 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / katkotton

Remember how last year you read that article about changing your tax deductions on your W-4 so you wouldn’t get such a big tax refund, then you didn’t make the change? Let us help you save face with your accountant...

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