Credit ratings are an important measure of a person’s financial wellness. Think of them as a report card for your finances. Lenders review credit ratings to determine the risk associated with the requested loan. The higher your credit score is, the more likely it is you will repay your loan. As a result, individuals with…
No financial firm of integrity will tell you to try to predict the markets from day to day, or make a big shift in your investments based on headlines. But that doesn’t mean that you should ignore market news. Each piece of information is a part of a puzzle, and when you know what to…
Insurance should be part of everyone’s financial planning
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In a rush to file for Social Security benefits at age 62? Many people are – but slow down and do the math first.
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