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Jan 25, 2026

Tax Refund Coming? Let’s Talk!

The greatest use would be to pay down any high-cost outstanding debt. If you have credit card debt, that should be your primary use of your refund. Unless you are on an introductory rate, your credit card debt is probably costing you a pretty penny.

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Feb 1, 2022

Is Your Car Dealer Ripping You Off?

Purchasing a car shouldn't be stressful, but unfortunately, it often is. But you can take back control of the car buying experience by taking the time to research your financing options and being smart about extended warranties/service plans.

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Aug 5, 2019

Debt Ceiling or Debt Sunroof?

What is the debt ceiling and why is it important? In the wake of the recent budget agreement, the debt ceiling has been temporarily suspended. What does the suspension of the debt ceiling mean, and how could it affect you? We’ve examined the recent deal and discuss the potential pitfalls of operating without a cap on the country’s debt.

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Jul 29, 2019

4 Tips for Investing in your 40s

Making the correct financial decisions in your 40s can have important ramifications on the success of your long-term and retirement plans.

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Apr 29, 2019

8 (Financial) Tips for Sleeping Through a Storm

For some, the 4th quarter of 2018 might have seemed like a tough storm to weather when it came to the stock market. It can be difficult to batten down the hatches and ride out a financial storm, but with proper planning you can help to ensure your financial home withstands any bad weather that might come its way. We have eight tips to help you survive a financial storm.

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