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5 Local Black Leaders Who Are Shaping the Future of Arizona: Kim Covington

Welcome back to our salute to some of Arizona’s black leaders who are creating positive change in the state and beyond. If you missed it, check out our last post

Investing In A Rising-Rate Environment

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds interest rate three times in 2017 from 1.00% to 1.50%, signaling an environment where some believe rates will continue to rise. This is

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Tips for Managing Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

An IRA can be a very effective retirement planning tool. Here are tips to help you effectively manage it and make it work for you. Max it out Every year,

What’s This Bitcoin Thing All About? An Introduction to the What, How, and Why of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum became the craze of 2017. The value of Bitcoin grew by more than 1,200% last year, while lesser-known cryptocurrencies like Ripple jumped by 35,000%

So You Want to Be a Snowbird? The Real Costs of Buying a Second Home in Arizona (or Anywhere Else)

In Arizona, snowbirds are as common as cacti and gorgeous sunsets. But becoming a snowbird is more complicated than just buying a second home and spending your winters sunbathing by

8 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use and Save Money on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

January 10 marks National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, which encourages us to look for ways to reduce our energy use and save on monthly energy bills. A study by

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Financial Aid for College in Arizona: What You Need to Know to Complete Your FAFSA Application

The federal government awards about $125 billion for education in the form of loans, grants, and work-study programs. Whether you are going to college in Arizona or out-of-state, to get

The Ultimate Credit Card Debt Destroyer Plan: 4 Strategies For Paying Off Credit Cards That Will Make You Debt-Free in No Time

Is spending creating a mountain of credit card debt? Rather than fear that credit card statement, it’s more productive to make a plan to destroy that debt. Paying off credit

How to Leverage Home Equity to Help Build Your Future

Home equity loans serve as a powerful tool in providing homeowners with extra funds to make home improvements and other investments that they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Sharing is Caring: Setting Up a Share Certificate Ladder

Depending on your personality, investing either serves as a thrilling roller coaster ride or an anxiety-ridden tightrope walk 300 feet in the air. The ups and downs of a volatile

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