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How to Build a Financial Legacy 05/24/2017 08:00pm • If you ask someone about their long-term life goals, chances are, reaching retirement is close to the top of the list. Through careful planning, attaining a financially secure and carefree retirement is something that almost everyone hopes to attain. However, and as many retirees would add, once th Use Your Hobbies to Pay for College 05/24/2017 08:00pm • Especially as a high schooler, your parents may not understand your hobbies and other interests outside school -- perhaps they push for you to spend extra time on school work when you are ready to tackle your interests. But your hobbies could prove valuable and give you the inside track to paying fo Women: Stop Asking for Permission to Invest in Yourself Professionally 05/24/2017 08:00pm • If you're a woman with a family, and you're not the main breadwinner but do work or would like to, there are a lot of pressures you may be facing. These are old school societal beliefs of yore that sadly still exist today. Have you said or heard another woman say the following lines? "I have to ask Trump Budget Proposals: Potential Impact for Student Loan Borrowers 05/23/2017 08:00pm • The Trump administration has just released it full spending proposals, which detail the president's proposals for the higher education budget, including federal student aid. Although these proposals could have implications for student loan borrowers, it's important to emphasize that they are current Playing Through: Senior PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club 05/23/2017 03:42pm • Editor's Note: This is a straightforward, politics-free preview of the Senior PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club this week. For a deeper look at the complicated reality of hosting such an event at a Trump-owned property under present circumstances, click here. The Playing Through series 6 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Living on Your Own 05/22/2017 08:00pm • If your landlords are your parents, at least you're trendy. A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau found that there are now more young people -- those between ages 18 and 34 -- living with their parents than any other arrangement. That's one out of three young people. Now, those numbers are slight How to Make Camping Into a Frugal Hobby 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Camping is a wonderful low-cost summer activity, but it's often hard to spot the bargains on camping gear at first glance. Hundreds of dollars for a tent? Big expenses for sleeping bags for everyone? Lots of new gear? A place to store that gear? Campsite fees on top of that? How does this ever get Why Buying a Used Car Almost Always Beats Buying New 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Imagine this: You walk onto a car lot and spot the ride of your dreams. Should you pull the trigger? Work with the salesperson to make your best deal with the dealership? Compare deals with other dealerships? Or, on the other hand, should you buy used, looking to make your best deal? The answer may 8 Investing Tips for New College Grads 05/21/2017 08:00pm • First taste of financial dilemmas.After the commencement address, the walk across the stage and hugs from loved ones, most fresh college graduates soon land in the "real world." With a new job, a car, rent payment and perhaps a pile of student loan debt, many get their first taste of adult financial How Bad Credit Can Sabotage Your Everyday Life 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Most people understand the importance of good credit when applying for loans or credit cards. The better your credit, the more likely you are to be approved and earn better terms. But your credit matters, even if you don't need to borrow money. Having poor credit can hold consumers back from gettin How to Become a Super Saver 05/18/2017 08:00pm • One of the most powerful tools you can use to build wealth is creating an environment of "forced scarcity". This concept is rooted in the goal of saving for the future first and keeping your monthly household cash flow lean. This strategy can be an alternative to setting up tedious monthly budgets a 7 Things to Know Before Co-Signing a Student Loan 05/18/2017 08:00pm • High school graduations are underway across the country, and many families are now making plans for college in the fall. For many people, finalizing financial aid packages and signing for student loans are among the items on the to-do list. While federal loan programs cover much of the cost of tuit Should You Use Your Retirement Savings to Buy a House? 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Rob Werner, president and CEO of Ardent Credit Union, estimates that about 10 percent of mortgage applications coming through his institution include some retirement funds to cover closing costs. In many cases, money from an individual retirement account or 401(k) is only for a portion of the down How to Assemble Your Financial A-Team 05/17/2017 08:00pm • In a world where regular folks are often threatened by forgotten budgets, half-baked retirement plans and inscrutable legalese, there's only one team that can protect your financial interests while helping you plan for the future. 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