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Eric Vinje | Nov 7, 2022

Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

Savings
Finance
Planning a budget is usually the easy part, but sticking to it may take some work. Here are some tips to get started.
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Eric Vinje | Nov 3, 2022

Financial Planning in Your 30s: 3 Goal Ideas for 30-Somethings

Savings
Your thirties are a great time to start working on some larger financial goals. Here are some ideas.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 31, 2022

Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

Finance
Savings
Are you making one of these common financial mistakes? Here are some steps to consider.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 27, 2022

Is it Always Better to Purchase a Home?

Real Estate
Property
While homeownership is a goal for many, there are a few things to consider before looking to buy.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 24, 2022

The 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Retirement
Social Security and SSI benefits are increasing in 2023. Here’s what you need to know.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 20, 2022

Retirement Plan FAQs

Retirement
Investments
Not sure where to start with retirement plans? Here are some common questions.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 17, 2022

4 Tips for Minimizing Financial Anxiety

Finance
Lifestyle
Here are some things to consider if your financial anxiety is keeping you up at night.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 13, 2022

Medicare in 2023: Here's What You Need to Know

Health
Retirement
The 2023 Medicare changes are here, and for the first time in several years, some premiums are lower.
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Eric Vinje | Oct 12, 2022

Preparing for Lifetime Income in Retirement

Retirement
Worried about outliving your income? Here’s how to start planning for your retirement needs.
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Eric Vinje | Sep 19, 2022

Finance Lessons for Your Teen

Family
Finance
Teens are adults in training and an important part of your family's financial picture. Help them build good habits so they're ready for the future.
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Eric Vinje | Aug 23, 2022

Should You Prioritize Retirement Savings over College Savings?

Retirement
College
College and retirement require serious savings. Is it possible to save for both?
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Eric Vinje | Aug 9, 2022

The New Normal Retirement

Retirement
There's more to preparing for retirement than just saving. Here's what to consider.
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