
Starting a Financial Account for Your Child
In order for your child to save a successful future, it’s important they learn crucial life skills now while they’re young — and that’s particularly true of financial skills. Opening a checking and/or savings account for ...

Start Spring Off Right With a Refinance From Colonial
Spring is quickly approaching, and with the longer days, warmer weather and afternoon baseball comes a chance to get organized for the rest of the year ahead. Many people turn to spring-cleaning or gardening, which is a great ...

Should You Pay Down Debt or Save?
What’s makes better financial sense — saving or paying down debt first?
Deciding whether to tackle retirement planning or debt reduction first is a difficult choice. Both are daunting prospects and both carry serious weight. ...

3 Ways to Save on Monthly Expenses
Much like counting calories, keeping track of your spending is one of those things that no one quite enjoys doing, but that can vastly improve one’s quality of life. Reducing your monthly expenses is a great way to consistently ...

The Benefits of Going to a Community College
Though they tend to have a subpar reputation, community colleges give prospective students a lot of options and offer a ton of advantages. When deciding on higher education, consider what benefits a community college can give ...

5 Finance Lessons to Teach Your Kids Before College
If your kid is heading to college, congratulations to you both on this hard-won accomplishment and exciting new adventure. You are confident that your child is ready to tackle the academic and social challenges college brings, ...

What Does a 529 College Savings Plan Cover?
The cost of attendance at American universities is skyrocketing year after year, with a college education now costing up to six figures. 529 college savings plans offer a tax-free way to save money for your education. However, ...

Common Questions About Managing Your IRA
If you are planning for retirement, there is a good chance that you either have an Individual Retirement Account, better known as an IRA, or have toyed with the idea of starting one. If you intend to spend the golden years of ...

Pros and Cons of Living at Home during College
When people describe the typical college experience, it usually involves living on campus in a dorm. Many colleges actually require students to live in dorms for their first two years, unless they commute. After moving out of ...

Security Warning Signs When Shopping Online
It’s an undeniable fact that many customers shop online, either for personal shopping or gift giving. Companies like Amazon and Etsy have built modern empires out of their online operations. With each passing year, more and ...
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