Financial Goals

Support a Family

The financial decisions you make today will determine how well you can support your family in the future. Managing your finances well starts by learning strategies that unite and protect your finances from the moment you say "I do".

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Funding an Education

Higher education costs are on the rise. Deciding how to pay for college begins with an exploration of your funding options. Discover how grants, scholarships, college savings plans, loans, and other nontraditional sources can cover college costs.

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Common Financial Pitfalls by Decade

Financial Moves Expecting Parents Should Make

3 Popular Ways to Use a HELOC

6 FAFSA Facts for College Bound Students

Your Growing Family

Whether you're expecting a new baby, adopting a child, or caring for an elderly relative, you need to understand the impact an additional family member can have on your finances. Adjusting your budget and emergency savings account are only two of the many areas you should examine to prepare for this important event.

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Are Budgets Necessary?

5 Expenses to Consider Before Getting a New Pet

Age-Appropriate Money Lessons for Kids

How to Build an Emergency Fund

Why You Need a Checking Account Cushion

4 Financial Goal-Setting Myths - Debunked!

The Secret to Successful Financial Goal Setting for Families

6 Simple Ways to Save Big on New Baby Expenses

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Spend Your Way to Improved Credit

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Low-Cost Summer Fun for Large Families

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6 Home Improvement Projects With High Returns

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6 FAFSA Facts for College Bound Students

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Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or a HELOC?

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6 Benefits of Delaying Retirement

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Benefits of CDs During Retirement

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6 Painless Ways to Cut Expenses

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Cost of Living vs. Standard of Living: Why the Difference Matters