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Your 15-Minute End-of-Year Financial Check-In
Short on time this holiday season? Here are five quick money check-ins you can finish in 15 minutes to make your January easier.
Is a Roth right for you?
A quick guide to Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s. How taxes work, the basic rules, and when Roth vs. Traditional usually makes more sense
Event Recap: 3rd Grade Budgeting Workshop
See how a 3rd grade Brownie troop turned a $20 grocery trip into a hands-on lesson in wants vs. needs, unit prices, and smart spending
Are You Missing a 401(k)? What the Latest Research Is Telling Us
A look at new research on “forgotten” 401(k)s and a simple five-step plan to track down and reclaim any retirement savings you might have left behind.
What Affects Your Credit Score? A Simple Guide
Learn what really makes your credit score go up or down and which everyday habits matter most.
Severance, Sanity, and Next Steps: What I Learned When I Was Laid Off
This guide is the one I wanted in that moment: plain-language answers, small steps, and permission to slow down while you decide what’s right for you
What are financial advisors for, anyways?
The One Question to Ask Before You Hire a Financial Advisor.
The Real Secret to Saving More
Build simple systems that make saving automatic and spending intentional.
Let’s Get Basic: Your 401K
Start your 401(k) now—grab the match, skip the stress, and let time do the heavy lifting.
Teaching Kids Money - One Simple Mantra at a Time
Raise money-smart kids with simple mantras you can start using tonight.
How to talk to your parents about money
From taboo to teamwork: start the money talk with your parents early.
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