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Simplify Your Life and Save Time
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI spent an hour last night paying bills and double-checking credit card transactions after my son and daughter went to bed. When I told a friend about it over the phone, she laughed and told me that’s nothing. Last weekend, she spent Friday...
Money Myths That Hold You Back
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFALast week, I had the opportunity to help an extremely wealthy woman sort out her finances. Now, my favorite part about this is not the fact that she is one of the largest clients I have ever signed, but that she is an interior designer. She...
The Best Time to Shop for Bargains
While the holiday season may be over, there’s no need to feel depressed. Now is the best time to shop for bargains! Here are a few tips on how you can take advantage of the year’s best sales. When to Shop. Sales begin promptly when stores open on December 26th. You’ll...
Take Steps to Protect Yourself from Credit Fraud
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe FTC says that the average victim of identity theft is unaware of the problem for 12 months. You don't want to let 12 months go by before finding that you're a victim. Follow these top tips to protect yourself from credit fraud.Reduce...
Financial New Year’s Resolutions: Start The New Year Out Right
Certified Financial Planner™, Cindy Sterling will help you jump-start your life by blending your personal goals with financial resolve.
‘Tis the Season for Savvy Spending
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAStretching your holiday budget doesn’t mean you’ll be giving lumps of coal as gifts this holiday season. Smart shoppers have always known that the holiday season doesn’t have to cost a lot to be fun.Here are a few tips to make your holidays...
How Do You Get the Best Price and Walk Away With More For Less?
The best way to get the best price and walk away with more for less is by bargaining. Here are some top tips to help you get the best price!
End of Year Tax Tips for the Savvy Investor
The end of the year is approaching! Here are some tax strategies that you can put into effect before the end of the year and can help you file your tax returns.
Top Tips for Saving on Holiday Airfare
If you’re one of the millions of Americans planning to fly this holiday season, you’ll need to plan ahead. Here are some top tips to keep your holiday travel from busting your bank account.
Playing It Safe Is Not So Safe After All
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA recent study found that Americans put a smaller portion of their savings in stock market investments than people from some other countries.We think we're playing it safe by keeping the bulk of our money in cash instruments like...
Use It or Lose It: 25 Ways to Spend Your Flex Account
Flexible spending accounts offer employees a great way to pay for medical expenses. You can use the flexible spending account money for almost any health-related expense that isn’t covered by insurance listed here.
Savvy Ladies Get Prepared! Do You Have the Right Legal Documents?
It makes sense to want to exercise control over decisions about your health care even when you are physically or mentally unable to do so. But how can a Savvy Lady do that exactly? The best way for Savvy Ladies to accomplish that control is with the combination of a...
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