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12 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Vacation at Home
That dream vacation to the beach, theme park, or quiet mountain retreat might be out of reach right now, but that doesn’t mean you should just plow through the year at work, letting your vacation days go to waste. Studies show again and again that stepping away from work can translate into all kinds of […]
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Are You Unbanked? Here is What to do About it.
Most Americans have access to a bank account, directly depositing their paychecks each month and digitally paying their bills from it. But not every adult has that advantage. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation report, or FDIC, about 7.1 million U.S. households are unbanked. These are individuals with no access to a checking or […]
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Is Minimalism Right for You?
When my husband and moved about eight years ago, we decided to get a storage pod so that we could pack at our leisure. Since we were both working, I thought this was a great idea. When my husband’s grandmother died, his mother inherited her things. When his mother passed away, we inherited all of […]
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Managing Finances For A Loved One With Dementia
Once we hit age 71, our risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias goes up. Research shows that nearly 14% of those aged 71 and up have dementia and nearly 10% have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease only increases with age. Financial woes, of course, don’t begin […]
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Tips for Combining Finances Before You Say I Do
You’ve done the really hard part and found someone special to spend the rest of your life with. Congratulations! Now, let’s set aside the wedding planning and honeymoon dreaming for a bit and talk about combining finances. Merging bank accounts and financial lives isn’t exactly pillow talk, of course, but it’s a necessary discussion for […]
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Isn’t it Romantic? Talking about Love and Money
It’s that time of year again. The Valentine decor and candy are all on a shelf or rack at 90% off; many looking chewed up and ready for the dumpster. The fronts of stores now have bathing suits and cruise wear as people seek to escape the snow and sleet for warmer climates. Valentine red […]
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How to Recover from Financial Infidelity
Some of us are keeping secrets from our partners — and it’s not about a significant other in the wings. Your relationship could be suffering from financial infidelity. Nearly one in five U.S. adults who are in a live-in relationship are hiding a checking, savings or credit card account from their partner, according to CreditCards.com’s […]
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How Having a Financial Accountability Partner Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Ways a Financial Accountability Partner Can Help You We depend on our friends for support when it comes to many things. Whether it’s helping us choose an outfit for the night out, aiding us in sticking to our diet, or assisting us in choosing our next hairstyles. The accountability that comes from our friends support […]
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Four Reasons to Talk About Money With Your Partner Right Now
Roses, chocolate and dinner out might be the traditional way to celebrate romance, but one of the best ways to keep the love alive doesn’t have anything to do with how we celebrate holidays like Valentine’s Day. Why You Should Talk About Money With Your Partner Better than any treat or simple gesture, good financial […]