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Starting on the Road to Financial Security

Reaching a point of financial security is a process that takes time, effort and perhaps some sacrifices. However, the results are worth it. By starting early, you can put time…

Renting your First Apartment

Renting that first apartment can be exciting and a little bit scary. You will probably look at several apartments to find the one that has the location you want, includes…

Preparing Your First Budget

A budget is generally thought of as a rigid plan on how you can spend your money. While this is true, you may want to think of it as a…

Handling Your First Retirement Plan Distribution When Changing Jobs

If you have participated in a company retirement plan like a 401(k) plan and change jobs, you will probably receive a distribution of the funds you have accumulated in your…

Filling Out The Paperwork For Your First Job

Filling Out The Paperwork For Your First Job After the interview, salary negotiation, and getting hired, you will probably go to the Human Resource Department or see the Business…

Guidelines for First Time Credit Card Users

A “first” credit card can be exciting, tempting and intimidating. If you are getting your first credit card (or your child is getting his/her first card), here are some ideas to keep in mind.

Establishing Good Financial Habits

We all tend to develop habits that provide a rhythm or structure to our daily lives. Once these habits are developed, they can be hard to break. Building good financial…

Establishing a Relationship with a Financial Institution

A good working relationship with a financial institution is part of a solid financial foundation. Finding the right one to work with is important. There are probably dozens, if not…

Filing Your First Income Tax Return

Filing Your First Income Tax Return Filing your income tax returns may sound frightening, but it is not as bad as it may sound. It is something that everyone…

Considering Starting a Business

Starting a business and being your own boss is a dream of many young people. It can be an opportunity to put innovative ideas to work, to fill a needed…

Before Buying Your First House

Owning your own home has been part of the "American Dream" for years. The pride of ownership and sense of “belonging somewhere” have been strong factors in motivating over 60%…

Making Your First Investments

You may already be making investments through your retirement plan at work, but at some point, you may have funds that you want to invest on your own. This article…

Getting and Using Your First Credit Card

A first credit card can be exciting, tempting and intimidating. Credit cards are a great convenience, but they are also borrowing money that must be repaid. Here are some ideas…

Divorce and Money

Divorce is one of the most traumatic events that can occur in a person’s life, usually only surpassed by the death of a spouse or the loss of a child. …

Buying Your First Car

Buying a car is exciting, potentially stressful, and often expensive. In fact, for many people, buying a car is the third most expensive type of transaction they have – after…

Buying Your First House

Buying Your First House Owning your own home has been part of the American Dream for years. The pride of ownership and sense of belonging somewhere have been strong…

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