You’ve no doubt spent many evenings contemplating life on your own, but how much preparation have you done to prepare yourself for the financial responsibilities of that life?

Tips to Get Ahead After College

After years of working hard and looking forward to completing your schooling, obtaining that college degree and entering the career field, graduation has nearly arrived. You’ve no doubt spent many evenings contemplating life ...
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Financing a vehicle? You’re not alone—the Federal Reserve found that in 2015, 65.9 percent of auto buyers used a lender of some sort to finance their purchase—andsome interesting facts have arisen from various sources about this segment of the population.

Auto Lending Statistics

Financing a vehicle? You’re not alone—the Federal Reserve found that in 2015, 65.9 percent of auto buyers used a lender of some sort to finance their purchase—andsome interesting facts have arisen from various sources about ...
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There may be more that you can be doing to build toward your retirement, and it has to do with automating. What exactly can you do to automate your retirement savings? Let’s look at a few steps.

How to Automate Your Retirement Savings

Because you want to enjoy your golden years, you already have a retirement savings plan. You put away a percentage of your earnings every month when you can. You are financially savvy enough that you are building savings elsewhere ...
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There is no such thing as starting the estate-planning process too soon, and there are many basics to the process with which you can start at any age.

When Should You Start Estate Planning?

Death can come when we least expect it—so you need to be ready. “Estate planning is truly for the benefit and care of your loved ones, making the legal and financial issues easier to deal with if you pass away. Since planning ...
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Are you thinking about trading in your current car for a new one? Before rushing to the dealership and signing any papers, there are a few things you should consider.

What to Know About Trading in Your Existing Car

Are you thinking about trading in your current car for a new one? Before rushing to the dealership and signing any papers, there are a few things you should consider. What is your current car’s appraisal value? “To determine ...
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As tuition at universities and both public and private colleges rises, so does student debt—this begs the question: is a college education valuable enough to make it worthwhile?

The True Value of a College Education

As tuition at universities and both public and private colleges rises, so does student debt—this begs the question: is a college education valuable enough to make it worthwhile? The second edition of the Gallup-Purdue Index ...
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Technology has made the everyday hassles of life easier, whether it be ordering groceries online and having them delivered to your doorstep or navigating to a destination you have never visited before.

Safe Practices for Mobile Banking

Technology has made the everyday hassles of life easier, whether it be ordering groceries online and having them delivered to your doorstep or navigating to a destination you have never visited before. One of the biggest areas ...
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Retirement seems like it is in the distant future and you are more concerned with living paycheck to paycheck. But it is never too early to start preparing for your future by establishing sound financial footing and taking early investment steps.

Guide to Investing in Your 20s

You have finally graduated college and, after finally finding a full-time job, can start paying back those student loans. Retirement seems like it is in the distant future and you are more concerned with living paycheck to paycheck. ...
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If you plan to take out your own loan for your next vehicle, you are definitely in good company. However, first-time buyers may be surprised that getting an auto loan requires bringing along a certain number of items.

What You’ll Need for an Auto Loan

When buying a new car, getting a loan to cover the cost is an increasingly popular option chosen by new drivers. In fact, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and reported by CNN Money shows that a record 107 million ...
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Purchasing textbooks is one of the highest recurring costs of attending college, with prices consistently rising. However, there are a few good ways to avoid the high expense at the start of each semester.

Smart Ways to Save on College Textbooks

Purchasing textbooks is one of the highest recurring costs of attending college, with prices consistently rising. Consumer Reports contributor Beth Braverman cites a report from the Student Public Interest Research Group published ...
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