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529 Plans: The Best-Kept College-Savings Secret

June 1, 2015

Despite the rising cost of tuition, a recent survey found that 66% of Americans do not know what a 529 plan is. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

NBA All-Star Allen Iverson Goes Broke: 3 Timeless Money Lessons For You

May 18, 2015

How did one of the top players in the NBA burn through so much of his fortune in such a short time? For the key reasons Iverson lost control of his finances and the lessons we can learn from those missteps, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

The 4 Best Financial Gifts To Give A College Graduate (Other Than Money)

May 11, 2015

Now is a great opportunity to give more than much-needed money to college graduates. Along with the cash, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL GIFTS YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE

5 Financial Tips for Small Business Startups

April 20, 2015

According to a recent study, 80 percent of businesses fail within the first year and a half with the reason in large part being poor financial planning. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE AND CONSIDER SOME FINANCIAL ADVICE

Beat the Clock: Savvy, Last-Minute Tax Tips For 11th-Hour Filers

April 13, 2015

Only 28% of Americans wait until April to file their taxes. And help is available to make sure you file your taxes no matter what. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Autopay: Don’t Just ‘Set It and Forget It’

March 23, 2015

As much as automation can be a positive, there are plenty of catches to watch out for. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Roughly 54 million Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. And for most people personal discipline is not enough to build long-term savings. An executive order from President Trump aims to change that. Here are five key takeaways.