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A collection of resources to help educate you about various financial topics.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

You've probably dreamed of owning your own home since you were a teenager and sick of your parents' stupid rules. As you grew up, people told you that buying a house is a great investment, and renting is just throwing away money. But,...

Monday, February 3, 2025

So, how much does it cost to hire a financial advisor or financial planner? A simple, plain English breakdown of potential fee structures.

Monday, January 20, 2025

Learn more about some of the options available to you in your company's 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, without all the fancy financial jargon.

Monday, January 6, 2025

Helping you to understand the differences between mutual funds and ETFs - in Plain English

Friday, December 6, 2024

A simple, clear, plain English explanation of the stock market for people that were never taught what any of this means.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income but also to capital gains. Learn more about capital gains (and losses) and how they can affect your finances.

Monday, November 18, 2024

When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made and things to be taken care of. Here's a quick guide to help anyone struggling with loss.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Even if retirement isn’t in your immediate future, saving and investing now can help you live comfortably after you’re done working. One of your most impactful opportunities to save, and even earn, over time is by investing in your 401(k)

Monday, November 4, 2024

Nobody teaches us about money when we're young, so we usually learn the hard way. Here's a quick list of 10 things you can do in your 20's so that you don't end up on a Ramen noodles budget at 50.

Monday, October 28, 2024

One simple document could save you and your family a ton of time, money and stress. Here's what it is, and why you'll be a superhero when you get one!

Friday, August 9, 2024

Getting out of debt is simple, but not easy. This article provides a simple framework for getting out of debt and transforming your life for good.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Is your most valuable asset your home? Your investment account? Maybe not...

Monday, July 15, 2024

When it rains, it pours. Murphy's Law takes over. Stuff happens. We can try, but we can't avoid the fact that bad things will happen, often at the least convenient time. But, what we can do is prepare ourselves by having an emergency fund.

Friday, June 21, 2024

How to make your credit card bill sting just a little less when you get home from your Disney trip!