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The Budget Mistake That Keeps You from Reaching Your Financial Goals
Feeling like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead financially? Discover the simple budgeting shift that helped transform our financial future—and why making your goals a priority changes everything.
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The Simple Habit That Reduces Money Stress
Talking about money can feel uncomfortable — but research shows it’s one of the best ways to reduce financial stress and feel more confident.
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The Power of Buy and Hold Investing
Most professional investors underperform the S&P 500 Here’s how a simple buy and hold strategy can help regular investors achieve better returns.
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Auto-IRAs Expand to Five New States
Workers in Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, and Nevada now have access to automatic individual retirement accounts, or auto-IRAs, thanks to new programs launched between 2024 and 2025.
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How an ER Visit Can Hurt Your Credit
An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be stressful enough — but the bills that follow can also put your credit at risk.
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Is a $12,000 Raise Worth Switching Jobs?
Getting a job offer with a $12,000 raise can feel like an easy “yes.”
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Identity Theft With a Happy Ending: A Personal Account
When I found out my identity had been stolen, I felt embarrassed. As a former information security professional and a current financial counselor, I’m supposed to know better—right? It’s one thing to teach others how to avoid fraud, but quite another to have it happen to you. I felt overwhelmed, embarrassed, and frankly, a bit…
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Book Review: “The Total Money Makeover, A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey
This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. It’s available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.