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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%

Choosing the Perfect Checking Account

There is a stack of bills in your email and on the corner of your table…sitting…waiting. You need a checking account for a convenient and quick way to pay them

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

Rent vs Buy: How to Make the Right Choice for You

Homeownership is as American as apple pie, baseball, and unreasonable food portions. The value placed on private property helped define our nation’s identity since its founding and continues to serve

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