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How To Stop Letting Your Finances Impact Your Mental Health
Have you ever felt depressed or anxious due to your financial circumstances? If you answered “yes”, you are not alone. In fact, a recent MetLife study found that 40 percent of U.S. employees say that having debt or getting into debt is a top driver of their poor...
5 Steps to Retirement Planning in 2023: An Introduction & How-to Guide
Step 1: Know when to start retirement planningWhen should you start retirement planning? In a word, now. In four words, as early as possible. The earlier you start planning, the more time your money has to grow.That said, it’s never too late to start retirement...
With fraud on the rise, experts urge taxpayers to file their tax returns early
If you've been debating whether to file your taxes early this year, tax experts say there are now several reasons that might be a good idea. The biggest one is the rise in tax-related identity fraud. Kelley Long, a certified financial planner and certified public...
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Has anyone else noticed how hard it is to recover from the holiday money crunch? To be perfectly honest, it usually takes most people a few months, which is why it’s always a good idea to think about affordable Valentine’s Day date ideas. In a world where a single...
January is Financial Wellness Month
SET SMART GOALSTip no.1 is to write down your Financial SMART Goals. What are SMART goals? Smart goals are goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time bound. Below is a definition of each of the S.M.A.R.T. goal criteria:Specific: Make sure you...
6 Affordable New Year’s Resolutions To Make Amid Inflation
New year, new you! Many people set resolutions for the new year with the goal of becoming better versions of themselves.Schedule a No-Spend MonthFor some people, this may mean participating in no-spend November or no-spend January. Take a look at your calendar for...
Surviving the Post Christmas Financial Hangover
It is surprising how quickly the 25th of December can creep up on us. Even though it is the same time every year, it can be easy to succumb to the Christmas spirit and give our finances a bit of a battering. The tips I am about to share not only assist in the few days...
Inflation Pushes Social Security COLA to 8.7% in 2023, Highest Increase in Four Decades
Social Security checks will be 8.7% bigger in 2023, the largest cost-of-living adjustment to benefits in four decades, the Social Security Administration said Thursday.The extra funds will provide relief for many of the roughly 70 million Social Security recipients...
How a Part-Time Job Can Affect a Retiree’s Finances
U.S. seniors are facing a double whammy. Inflation has eroded their spending power, and this year’s dismal stock market has put a big dent in their nest eggs. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College calculates total wealth lost from individual retirement...
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