Personal Finance

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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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3 Steps To Become a Millionaire

Ever dream of becoming a millionaire but feel like it’s impossible? Rachel Rodgers wants you to know it’s within your reach. As the CEO of

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How To Budget for the Holidays

If the economy has you rethinking how much you’re going to spend on gift-giving this year, you’re not alone. According to a Bankrate survey, more

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Should You Buy Annuities?

When most people think about saving for retirement, they think about their employer-sponsored 401(k). While this is one of the best ways to build a

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Is a Side Hustle Worth It?

We’ve all heard the stories of full-time employees quitting their careers because their side gig took off and made them flush with cash.  A 2022

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