Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps: Pros, Cons, & Our Take

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If you haven’t heard of Dave Ramsey, you are probably in excellent financial shape. For many, he represents a financial savior for those who have too much debt and want to improve their money management through Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby … Read More

Personal Capital Review What You Need To Know

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Thinking about getting started with Personal Capital? Personal Capital is a rapidly growing digital wealth management company that provides free state-of-the-art financial tools to help people better manage their finances. Having free access to their feature-rich technology-driven platform can help … Read More

Best Personal Finance Tips You Should Know

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Any time of year is always a good time and place to see where you stand regarding your financial goals. Build and strengthen good financial habits to achieve financial success. Use these personal finance tips as a checklist to become … Read More

Scary Financial Statistics You Should Know (And Learn From)

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“Do not save what is left after spending; instead, spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Financial literacy is the ability and knowledge to make informed and effective financial decisions.  It is a challenge for many people to manage … Read More

Pros and Cons of Self-Employment

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Have You Considered Self-Employment? It is getting easier to start your own business given rapid technological advances, increased ability to buy your health insurance, ability to outsource your needs, growth in the sharing economy, and innovative financing choices.  There are … Read More

12 Ways To Save Money On A Tight Budget

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How to save money on a tight budget? It may seem impossible for the 54% of Americans who live paycheck-to-paycheck or the nearly 40% of people earning $100,000 per year who are also similarly strained. There is no shame in … Read More

Better Financial Literacy May Help The Racial Wealth Gap

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I grew up in a racially diverse Bronx neighborhood. It wasn’t until I worked on Wall Street as a financial professional that I encountered people with homogenous backgrounds. Specifically, my colleagues were primarily white people who appeared to be far … Read More

Why Women Need Their Own Financial Accounts

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Financial independence is essential for everyone. Women have lagged in gaining autonomy, being more reliant on their spouses for money than is healthy. They have made significant progress in the workplace, and their financial clout is rising. Yet, to fully … Read More

Our Guide To Employee Equity Compensation Plans

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Your equity compensation plan may be the best part of your benefits package. Getting a competitive salary is important, but prospective employees should look at their employer’s benefits package as part of their compensation. Equity compensation plans, if provided, are … Read More