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Stock Market News – Should I Sell?

Stock Market News – Should I Sell?

When should I sell my stocks and when should I buy more of them? This is the classic question that people may have trouble answering. A lot of the news will tell you when the stock is on a downturn to sell everything and move it all over. Similarly, on an uptick, they’ll say the opposite. Depending on your risk tolerance though, this may not be the best idea. It is always important to take a broad look at your portfolio…

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Save Money with YNAB Categories

Save Money with YNAB Categories

Saving money can be a challenge for people. Between all of the bills you have to pay, debt, and other obligations you may have, saving money may be the last thing on your mind. The unfortunate truth is, very few Americans save money for retirement. Don’t even get me started on emergencies either. In a recent study by Bankrate, only 32% of responders can pay for an emergency with savings. The good thing is, we can fix that! With the help…

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Run 401k – Register today!

Run 401k – Register today!

Retirement accounts are a necessity if you want to retire at a reasonable age (or at all). The fact of the matter is, it is depressing to see how few people are actually contributing to their retirement accounts to retire comfortably. Building awareness for retirement accounts in general is critical for employees today. This is why Prudential is hosting an event called Run 401k in Washington D.C. to help increase awareness and raise money for a great fund that helps lower-income…

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Credit Cards Introduction

Credit Cards Introduction

When people think of credit cards, many times the thought immediately goes to debt. This stigma can give credit cards a bad name, yet even when faced with this, so many people use credit cards to buy things that they can’t afford. Why is that? Given how easy it is to tell yourself you’ll pay for it with your next paycheck, just charging away can seem harmless. Doing that for a month? That’s when the interest can start piling up….

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You Need A Budget: An Overview

You Need A Budget: An Overview

In the world of budget software, there are many choices. Most offer similar functionality: input transactions, look where your money is going, find where to trim your costs, save where you can. It’s a very predictable pattern. It’s also one that people tend to give up on after a while as it doesn’t make them think about what their money can do for them. In this post, we’re going to look at some budgeting software that takes a new look…

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