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Hidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season
The holidays are a wonderful, yet costly, time of year. We've explored holiday spending and found some hidden expenses. Read our budgeting tips.
Personal Topics
The financial pros and cons of becoming a stay-at-home parent
Becoming a stay-at-home parent can have positive and negative implications for your family budget. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
Maximize your savings: Is a money market account right for you?
Unlock the potential of a money market account by learning more about how they could fit into your financial plan.
Beyond ‘set it and forget it’ investing: Reassessing target date funds
Target date funds (TDFs) are a retirement investment tool driven by employer-sponsored benefit plans. Learn how TDFs work and whether it's time to graduate to a more tailored approach.
I’ve been to dozens of fraud prevention conferences: These 6 topics always come up
Tracy Swaim has attended many conferences and noted topics repeatedly popping up in conversation. Here, she shares common fraud tactics.
Understanding lines of credit: How to know which is right for you
Lines of credit can help bridge a financial gap. Find out more about the options before making a financial decision.
Don’t panic, plan (How Gen X can navigate retirement)
Planning for retirement can be daunting. Discover how Gen Xers can prepare for retirement and make the next era one to look forward to.
