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How to safeguard access to your accounts
How to safeguard access to your accounts

How to safeguard access to your accounts

July 19, 2023 / Jordan Peffer

Most people don’t think twice about making a purchase using their debit card, cell phone, or tablet. To protect yourself and safeguard your access devices, consider the following tips…

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Seven tips for buying your first house
Seven tips for buying your first house

Seven tips for buying your first house

July 12, 2023 / David Kuhns

So, you’re ready to buy your first house. Of course, you’re excited, but you’re also nervous because you don’t want to make a rookie mistake. Here are some tips to help you successfully navigate the process…

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How much do I need to save for retirement?
How much do I need to save for retirement?

How much do I need to save for retirement?

July 05, 2023 / Christian C. Merritt, III

Your personal savings goals will depend on when you plan to retire, if your work provides a pension, whether you have health problems, and what you would like your lifestyle to look like in retirement…

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Is bundling insurance right for me?
Is bundling insurance right for me?

Is bundling insurance right for me?

June 28, 2023 / Levi Crouse

Is bundling policies with the same insurer the right thing to do? Here are some pros and cons of bundling your insurance to help you make your decision…

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Soft landings require skill; Is the Fed instrument-rated?
Soft landings require skill; Is the Fed instrument-rated?

Soft landings require skill; Is the Fed instrument-rated?

April 21, 2023 / Warren Hurt

There is a reason the soft-landing metaphor is used to describe ideal Fed inflation-fighting policy…

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50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting
50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

April 13, 2023 / Courtney Shauf

Humans are fallible, and sometimes we just need guidelines. If you struggle to make sense of a sea of budgeting systems and apps, consider the 50/30/20 rule…

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What is Inflation?
What is Inflation?

What is Inflation?

April 07, 2023 / Joel Huffer

If you watch the news, you certainly have heard the word “inflation.” But what is it, and how does it affect the average consumer…

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Required Minimum Distributions in 2023
Required Minimum Distributions in 2023

Required Minimum Distributions in 2023

March 20, 2023 / The Merrill Anderson Company

The age at which Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from qualified retirement plans must begin was lifted from 72 to 73, effective in 2023…

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Can inflation be contained and are higher interest rates here to stay?
Can inflation be contained and are higher interest rates here to stay?

Can inflation be contained and are higher interest rates here to stay?

February 16, 2023 / Warren Hurt

It has become clear that inflation is not as “transitory” as the Federal Reserve originally believed.  In reaction to persistent inflation…

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