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    1. Will Mortgage Rates Finally Fall This Year?
      Prospective buyers waiting for mortgage rates to drop could have cause to be optimistic. But anyone expecting the ultra-cheap rates seen during the pandemic shouldn’t hold their breath.
    2. 5 smart pieces of money advice financial planners will tell you for free
      If there's anyone you should turn to for honest and objective money advice, it's a financial planner. Certified financial planners have a fiduciary
    3. Federal vs. private student loans: How to choose (and why it matters)
      Investing in yourself is money well-spent, as it can lead to personal growth and the potential to increase your income with honed skills and new degrees. But how do you plan to finance it?
    4. I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Can Save for Big Goals Even if You Feel Like You're Barely Getting By
      How can you set money aside when you're juggling rent, groceries, gas and that random $87 vet bill for your cat (again)? You learn and build better financial habits.
    5. Financial Advice I Would Give My Younger Self – Planning for Education Funding
      At the end of most lectures I give, the moderator usually asks, "What else should our audience know?"
    6. How to build an emergency fund when you live paycheck to paycheck
      We all know that we’re supposed to be have an emergency fund equal to at least three months’ worth of expenses. Unfortunately, many of us are not in
    7. This IRA Move Looks Smarter After the Stock Market Correction
      One of the biggest problems with the way that most people save for retirement is that they fail to take taxes fully into consideration. With traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans, you typically set aside pre-tax money into a tax-deferred account that shelters your money from tax as long as it stays in the account. But once
    8. 8 Proven Methods for Small Businesses to Save Money
      Small businesses frequently go through cycles of strong and weak profits. When profits are low, you probably will want to find time-tested ways to save money. You do this by cutting costs and reducing your overhead without sacrificing sales. Here are 8 proven ways for your business to save money: Outsourcing: You can
    9. No one is immune to a financial disaster, but everyone can be smart about what comes next
      Financial planning isn't about making perfect decisions with your money. Mistakes are bound to happen. You might not have control over unexpected crises, but you do have control over your preparedness and your reaction. If you find it difficult to save, try setting up micro-goals to hold yourself accountable every day.
    10. How to save more when inflation makes your money count less
      When it comes to spending power, inflation means that things cost more and that your money becomes less valuable. When a period of high inflation hits