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Category: Personal Finance

A Brighter Financial Future
Consider talking to your kids or grandkids sooner, rather than later, about basic financial management. A recent Money Matters on Campus survey revealed that more … Read more

What Should My Net Worth Be At Age 30, 40, 50, 60?
The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, it is not … Read more

The Art of Giving
Thinking about donating your beloved collection of cars, art, antiques or jewelry? Keep these considerations in mind. When it comes to giving generously, cash doesn’t … Read more

Money Really Can Buy Happiness, Say Scientists
It is said that money cannot buy happiness, but according to scientists, it depends what you spend it on. New research suggests that using money to buy … Read more

What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Are health insurance premiums taking too big of a bite out of your budget? Do you wish you had better control over how you spend … Read more

Why Dividends Matter
Dividends receive favorable tax treatment as well as the ability to provide income and potentially help mitigate market volatility which is attractive to investors. As … Read more

Don’t Let Thieves Ruin Your Holiday Season
Another holiday season is here, bringing new ways for cyber-thieves to attempt to steal your money or your identity. The FBI and other experts offer … Read more

Your Money: The High Price of Ignoring Financial Advice
People hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers … Read more

Should You Loan Money to a Family Member?
Like most people, you’d do just about anything for a family member. But what if a family member wanted to borrow money? Should you do … Read more

Paying for College – Should You Use Your IRA Funds?
It’s back to school time and the costs for college are quickly mounting. Where is the money going to come from? Many times individuals look … Read more

What To Do When You’ve Been Hacked
You’ve received the ominous message that your account has been compromised. Now what? Message: We have detected unusual activity on your account. Did you authorize this … Read more