Finance 101
Understanding Your Flexible Savings Account
From working within Human Resources, I realize that many people don't understand how the whole flexible spending account thing works and how…
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Finance 101
What Is A High Deductible Health Plan?
With healthcare costs rising every year, just about everyone is looking for different ways to save money on their monthly health insurance…
May 26, 2026
Finance 101
Finance 101: How To Open A Checking Account When You Are In ChexSystems
In life, when you are hitting an unseen obstacle as you try to reach your goals, it can be a very frustrating…
June 1, 2017
Finance 101
How Do You Know You’re Getting Good Financial Advice?
Good financial advice can mean different things for different people. For some it means being able to get a hold of your…
May 23, 2017
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Do You Apologize for Your Wealth?
Do people with money usually flaunt or apologize for their wealth? This past week one of my good friends lost her job.…
May 9, 2017
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How to Find a Good Financial Advisor
Let’s be honest, your money is the product of your sweat and tears – and sometimes your blood. I think it’s safe…
April 25, 2017
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Finance 101: How To Choose A Financial Advisor
Things like spending less and earning more are extremely important, which is why those of us who write about this stuff spend…
October 11, 2016
Finance 101
Why I’m Buying My First Home at 35
Here’s a personal confession, I’m 35 years old and I still rent an apartment. I know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t she a…
September 20, 2016
Finance 101
Differences Between Taking A Loan Or A Withdrawal From Your 401K
If you've made the mistake of thinking that a 401(k) loan and a hardship withdrawal are exactly the same, boy, are you…
August 22, 2016
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Finance 101: Different Types of Mortgages
When buying a home most of us do not take our time in researching and determining the best options for a mortgage.…
March 8, 2015
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Finance 101: Basics of Cash Advance and Payday Loans
It’s no secret that the American banking industry has undergone major challenges and transformations over the past two years. Institutions have closed…
January 14, 2011
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Finance 101: How To Avoid Bad Tenants
Until the collapse of the mortgage industry under the weight of fraud, real estate had traditionally been viewed as a safe investment…
December 22, 2010