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Debt Ceiling: Why We Need Not Worry About It

The debt ceiling is a term that has been thrown around in political discussions for a long time, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, the debt ceiling is the limit on the amount of debt that the United States government is allowed to have outstanding. This limit

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7 Ways to Build Wealth and Why They Are Important

Building wealth is a goal that many of us strive for, but it can be a daunting task. The good news is that there are many ways to build wealth, and some of them are easier than you might think. Here are some of the best ways to build wealth and why they are important.

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Is College Worth It? – Part 3

By Drew Schlotter, CFP®, CCFC How to Get More Value College has gotten more expensive, but the average college degree holder makes significantly more than someone without it, and are more likely to be employed in a recession, so how do people make sure they get the maximum value out

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Is College Worth It? – Part 1

By Drew Schlotter, CFP®, CCFC Wait, College Costs How Much? The cost of college, and the resulting value (or lack thereof) are a hot topic among parents, students and the media. Costs are going up, student debt is ballooning, and politicians are talking about free education while they cut state

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3 Simple Ways to Better Manage Your Credit

The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to manage cash flow and keep an eye on their budget. This often leads to an increase in credit usage, which can have a long-term impact on your ability to buy a home, purchase a car, and so on. Here are

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Raising Financially Literate Kids – Easy Actionable Advice

Raising financially literate kids take work. Money skills are critical to your child’s future. While money can’t buy happiness, it does confer material stability – everyone needs a house, healthcare, and a retirement plan, for example. Also, knowing you have enough for a rainy day can bring you peace of

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How To Set Financial Goals for the New Year

How to set financial goals for the New Year

Did you set financial goals for the New Year?  How have you gone tracking those goals? We might be well into the New Year, but it’s not too late to learn how you can make your Resolutions really stick. Here are a few things we walk our clients through that

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How to Set Your Financial Goals For 2022?

What are your financial goals for 2022? Are you like most of us and come up with some New Years resolutions that you never follow through on?  Or perhaps you’ve given up on those completely and now don’t set any goals. The idea of setting goals isn’t new and you

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Are you in the best financial situation to start 2022?

As COVID-19 continues to shift and change life and the world around us, what is your financial situation for 2022? If you have been one of the lucky ones that continued to have your job you will likely have felt stress. This hasn’t been an easy time for any of

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