Savings

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4 Steps to Build an Emergency Fund

One of the greatest feelings is safety — including feeling safe in your current financial situation. An emergency fund is your financial security blanket. It

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What Is a 529 Plan?

Being a parent is a fulfilling experience. But it’s also an expensive one. As a parent, the thought of paying for your child’s college education

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What Is a Certificate of Deposit?

One of the best options for locking in a high interest rate — while also reducing the temptation to tap into your savings! — is to

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What Is an Emergency Fund?

Even with the most careful planning, life can throw some pretty big curveballs.  All it takes is driving over a nail, getting sick, or losing

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