Personal Finance

Financial Planning After Graduation

You did it! You made it through your degree program and now have your diploma in hand. As you’re about to enter the workforce, it’s time to think about financial planning in a new way. This includes planning for the future and dealing with any student loans. Check out the tips below to help you with financial planning after graduation.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link…

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5 Basic Elements of Financial Literacy

The need for money is inevitable, just like change. While you may not be able to control all the financial changes, having a plan will enable you to weather them easier. Financial literacy - being empowered to make good financial choices - is something every adult needs. Start with these basics. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes…

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7 Financial To-Dos This December

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to ensure your finances are in good order and set yourself up for success in the coming year. These seven financial to-dos should be on your list. Review Your Auto Insurance Coverage Most people stay with the same insurer year after year. Particularly if they combine it with home or other insurances for a promoted discount. However, if you haven’t shopped for auto insurance in the past three years, you…

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Honoring Caregivers This Holiday Season

Family Caregivers are all unique individuals. Some caregivers live with the person they care for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other caregivers provide supportive care. The individual whose care they manage may live in their own home or a facility and require assistance from family members. These caretakers are frequently still employed and may have children at home. They are popularly known as the Sandwich Generation. Regardless of the sort of family caregiver you are, your…

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5 Times You Should Review Your Financial Plan

Life changes. You change jobs, move, get married/divorced, have kids, etc. As a result, your financial plan should change with you. To ensure it does, review it in at least these five situations. At Least Yearly, Ongoing At a minimum, you should review your financial plan yearly. Even if you ignore it during these other suggested times, reviewing it annually means you’ll catch any significant changes that need to be included. This helps ensure the data you’re working with…

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