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- Key Decisions - Key Financial Decisions and StepsUpdated: Mon Jul 21 16:18:43 2008
Marriage, having children, buying your first home--these are all big decisions and deserve careful thought and planning. This section will guide you through these major decisions and help you to de… - Should I Save for Retirement or My Child's College Education First?Created: Sun Jul 20 05:33:10 2008
Retirement savings and college savings are both important priorities, so how do you decide which one to put first in your financial plan. Retirement will secure your future and keep you from being … - What Is the FDIC?-How Does the FDIC Work?-What If My Bank Fails?Created: Sun Jul 20 04:30:15 2008
If you are worried about the safety of your money, you need to understand the FDIC and how it works, Your money is guaranteed up to $100,000 if your bank is FDIC insured. … - Fixing Problems--Dealing with Financial MistakesCreated: Sat Jul 19 04:40:08 2008
Everyone makes a mistake when it comes to finances at some point. Once you have made a mistake it is important to act quickly to correct the mistake, so that it doesn't spiral out of control. Learn… - Finances and Starting a FamilyCreated: Sun Jul 13 04:27:42 2008
Having a child does affect the way you handle your money. The changes may not be as big as you think, but you should be prepared to shift your financial focus just a bit once you start having a fam… - How Much Money Should I Save?Created: Sun Jul 13 04:16:58 2008
You know it is important to save money each month, but how do you determine the right amount for you? The best way to determine this is to carefully look at your budget and make the necessary adjus… - Private Student LoansCreated: Sat Jul 5 17:21:36 2008
Private student loans are one alternative to financing your college education. It is important to carefully consider the terms and risks involved with taking out private student loans… - Save Money on Your College TuitionCreated: Sat Jul 5 17:12:17 2008
You do have alternatives to paying outrageous private tuition bills. You may consider community college before school, or look for schools with excellent reputations and lower tuition bills… - How Much Do I Borrow to Pay for School?Updated: Sat Jul 5 16:57:06 2008
Once you have determined where you are going, you need to decide how to pay for it. You need to decide how much you should borrow. You don't want to borrow too much money, but you need to borrow … - Paying for Graduate SchoolCreated: Sat Jul 5 16:56:16 2008
Graduate school can be very expensive, but with today's competitive job market, it can give you an edge over the competition. Learn the ways that you can pay for graduate school… - Should I Purchase a Home Now or Wait for the Housing Market to Stabi…Updated: Wed Jul 2 03:46:46 2008
Buying a home is a big investment. It is important to make the purchase at the right time. You do not want to buy a home only to have the prices drop sharply in the first year that you bought it… - How to Buy Your First Home - Eight Basic Steps to Finding and Purcha…Updated: Tue Jul 1 12:26:19 2008
Buying your home is huge commitment and a time consuming process. It is important that you understand each of the steps or stages that you must go through on your way to home ownership… - Choosing Your Credit CardUpdated: Tue Jul 1 12:25:13 2008
There are several factors that you should consider before you get a credit card. Learn what benefits to look for, as well as what to walk away from. … - Buy a HomeUpdated: Tue Jul 1 12:17:48 2008
Learn five essential questions you should ask yourself before you buy your first home. These questions can protect you from making poor financial decisions… - Four Rules for Buying a CarUpdated: Tue Jul 1 11:40:35 2008
Learn the four most important things to consider before you buy a car… - Choosing Between Banks and Credit UnionsUpdated: Tue Jul 1 11:30:18 2008
You will learn the difference between banks and credit unions. It is important to understand what each one offers to determine which one will best suit your individual needs… - Christmas Savings Accounts - Saving for Christmas - Holiday Savings …Updated: Tue Jul 1 11:20:23 2008
Learn the benefits of a Christmas savings account. You will also learn the negative aspects of a Christmas savings account. This will allow you to make the best choice on whether or not you should … - Are You Ready to Begin Investing - Five Things to Consider Before Yo…Updated: Tue Jul 1 11:11:08 2008
Are you ready to begin investing? Investing for the first time can be intimidating. Learn five specific areas that you should consider before you begin investing… - Looking for a New Job - Preparing for Career AdvancementUpdated: Tue Jul 1 11:08:44 2008
Finding a new job can be an intimidating process. Once you have your first job out of college, you may be tempted to stay there until you retire. However, you will be doing yourself a disservice. I… - Checking Accounts - What Is a Checking Account?Updated: Tue Jul 1 11:01:48 2008
Learn the basics of managing your checking account. You'll learn how to determine which account is the right one for you and things you can do to properly manage your checking account… - Financial Choices and Your TwentiesUpdated: Tue Jul 1 11:00:03 2008
Learn how your financial decisions now can affect you in the future. This article points out that money is a tool, that you can choose to use effectively or ineffectively. As you address these issu… - Dealing With Identity Theft by A Friend or RelativeCreated: Tue Jul 1 10:57:12 2008
Unfortunately identity theft is commonly done by someone who knows the victim. This can make it difficult for someone to resolve the matter completely. Learn the best ways to deal with the situatio… - Protect Yourself from Identity TheftCreated: Sun Jun 29 05:04:15 2008
Identity theft is becoming much more common. Learn how to tell if your identity has been stolen, how to prevent it from happening to you, and what to do if it has…