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Summer is time to play! When the weather warms, the choices are many: boating, off-roading, and camping or glamping. If you’re independently wealthy, choosing a recreational vehicle might not be a concern because cost isn’t necessarily an issue. If you, however, are a...

You thought your car was cruising until it wasn’t. The repair bill sent you into sticker shock. You’ve been hit with every car owner’s dilemma: “Do I repair or replace my car?” With so many variables to consider, you wonder at what point does car maintenance become...

Predictions for the cost of a college education 20 years from now range from a little over $40K a year for a public institution to $130K for a private college. You might think that funding a college education is hopeless and give up before you even get started. Don’t!...

A home should be your pride and joy. It’s your biggest investment, so it’s worth it to add value to your home. Whether you plan to make your current home a forever home or you have an eye to putting it on the market, consider these top three home improvements that add...

Don’t miss the IRA contribution deadline. Be sure to make your 2017 IRA contribution before April 18. Fully funding your IRA for 2017 (and 2018) could mean a tremendous boost toward saving for retirement. If you’ve been contributing $50 or $100 to an IRA each month,...

  Are you planning for retirement? Even if you don’t ever plan to retire, you can still pick up some tips for saving your hard earned dollars and making the most of them. For the rest of us, we know the day will come when we hope to retire. Whether that day is just...

Oh, the woes of being popular during the holidays. Each party invitation comes with an unwritten expectation to spend money on transportation, a host gift and a festive outfit. But party hopping doesn’t have to be expensive. Cut yourself some slack and accept these...

When you live in the north, winter’s deep freeze can cost you cold hard cash. Turn the thermostat up and watch your bank account plummet along with the temperature. Before your personal finances hit zero along with the thermometer, learn how to keep your finances warm...

Seven aspects of your financial life to review as the year draws to a close. Provided by Jonathan P. Dekker     The end of a year makes us think about last-minute things we need to address and good habits we want to start keeping. To that end, here are seven...