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Is Lifestyle Inflation Creeping Up on You? Here Are 8 Ways to Avoid It
Part of the Series Your Financial Planning Kickoff Financial Planning: What It Is and How to Make a Plan Laying the Groundwork Want an Emergency Fund But Don't Know…
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Retired? Here’s 5 Reasons You Still Need an Emergency Fund—Plus How Much It Should Cover
Planning for retirement means focusing on investment strategies and your possible income sources, such as Social Security or a retirement account. However, one very…
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Want to Balance Daily Spending With Future Financial Goals? Here Are 8 Tips
Striking the right balance between everyday spending and long-term financial planning is key to building a stable and successful future. It’s easy to get caught up in…
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Is Your Emergency Fund Enough? Calculate the Ideal Amount Based on Income or Expenses
An emergency fund can help you weather unexpected expenses or a job loss, but most people don’t have enough saved. Many financial experts recommend having three to six…
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Want an Emergency Fund But Don’t Know Where to Begin? Here Are 5 Tips to Get You Started
An emergency fund isn’t just for major disasters. It’s for life’s everyday surprises: a flat tire, an unexpected medical bill, or a layoff you didn’t see coming. And while…
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‘Soft Saving:’ Why Gen Z Is Trading Future Wealth for Present Happiness
"Soft saving"—prioritizing present enjoyment over aggressive retirement planning—is replacing the acronym FIRE (financial independence, retire early) for many…
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Guide to Emergency-Proofing Your Finances
The best protection against bad trouble is good planning Skip to content News Markets Companies Earnings CD Rates Mortgage Rates Economy…
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Is ‘Financial Mindfulness’ the Key to Unlocking Your Financial Goals?
Imagine always making financial decisions that are actually in your best interests, instead of justifying any impulse. Imagine accepting your financial situation—the good…
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How to Save Money: Daily, Monthly, and for the Long Term
15 ways to earn thousands through some relatively painless savings moves Saving money can seem like more trouble than it's worth, given the relatively small sums…
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Are Savings Clubs a Good Alternative to Traditional Banking?
Informal structures offer their own upsides (and downsides) Informal savings clubs have long existed outside of traditional banking. They tend to be popular in areas…
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