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Financial Literacy & Fundamentals
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How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure and Avoid Fraud and Identity Theft
I received an email from a client stating that he was tied up in a meeting and needed “help” urgently. Instantly I thought this was odd for several reasons: You may feel obligated to help, but I would rather get yelled at for not doing anything than send a client’s money to Nigeria. The email…
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10 Easily Fixable But Often Overlooked Financial Planning Items
It’s easy to let important financial tasks slip your mind, so take a minute to check this list for any to-do items you may have forgotten. It could make a big difference in your bottom line. We go through our daily activities and oftentimes neglect to revisit financial aspects that can earn us some extra…
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Do You Give Money To Charity Or Plan To In The Future? You Should Know What A DAF Is.
If you are looking to make charitable giving a part of your personal planning, understanding the role a DAF can play is a helpful place to start. A DONOR-ADVISED FUND, or DAF, is a giving account established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend…
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Should I Buy or Lease a Car?
It comes down to what type of owner you are. Do you like to hold onto your car for years or switch it out frequently? Do you drive a lot of miles? Do you dislike paying for comprehensive insurance? How you answer could help steer your decision.
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Protecting Elderly Family Members – What Can You Do?
Fact: We are all getting older. Unfortunately, there are many ways that the elderly can be targeted and taken advantage of financially. We are seeing increases in fake phone calls emails, text messages and IRS or Social Security fraud as scammers, and the technology used, becomes more and more sophisticated. There are some steps you…