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April is National Financial Literacy Month

April is National Financial Literacy Month

Did you know that April is National Financial Literacy Month? That’s right, there’s a whole month dedicated to increasing financial literacy. I like to think that around here it’s a 24/7 financial literacy marathon, but a lot of media outlets and finance blogs will be joining forces over the next few weeks to bring financial [...]

Five Swift Financial Moves to Make Right Now

Five Swift Financial Moves to Make Right Now

We’ve all heard the ubiquitous GEICO car insurance commercial, about how fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent on your car insurance, right? Well, as popular as those commercials are, it turns out there are plenty of things you can do in fifteen minutes that have the potential to save you a lot of money. [...]

529 Plan Benefits Are Not Just for Kids

529 Plan Benefits Are Not Just for Kids

Thanks to the Pension Protection Act, the 529 looks like it is here to stay. These plans were initially slated to end in 2010, but that’s no longer the case and they are here to stay. A 529 plan is clearly recognized as a college education savings plan, but the benefits don’t stop there. For [...]

Time to Review Your Budget

Time to Review Your Budget

An often overlooked tool in managing your personal finances, the basic budget is where it all begins.  The budget is the foundation from which all other things relating to your personal finances are built.  Ironically, many of us have the tendency to set our budget and move on to bigger and better things.  We may [...]