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BACK TO SCHOOL: GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER
The abrupt end to the 2019-2020 school year in many parts of the U.S. left parents and students alike struggling to establish healthy routines. As many students prepare to head back to the classroom (or the remote classroom) this fall,...
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TEACHING MONEY MINDFULNESS TO YOUR CHILDREN
At some point in a child's development, all parents wonder: how can I best teach my child the value of money? Parents who grew up in more modest circumstances than their own children can struggle to balance the...
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GETTING STARTED: ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET
In times of crisis, you don't want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can ensure that you're protected when a financial emergency arises. One way to accomplish this is by setting up a cash...
Read More529 SAVINGS PLANS VS. PREPAID TUITION PLANS
Section 529 plans are popular education savings vehicles. To choose the type of 529 plan that's right for you, it's important to understand how 529 savings plans and 529 prepaid tuition plans work and the differences between them. Who...
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5 FINANCIAL MOVES YOU SHOULD MAKE AFTER SIGNING YOUR FIRST PRO-CONTRACT
There is a lot of financial responsibility after obtaining a large sum of money. Your main goal should be able to take the money you receive from your contract and make it work for you and your family. Here 5 things you should do right...
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HOW A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CHOPPY SEAS
In these trying times, even those with veins of steel can find themselves nervous about the market's direction and what it could mean for one's financial future. And the unprecedented nature of the novel coronavirus—and its...
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TIMES TO CALL YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Most of us go to see professionals when we’re in trouble or during times of crisis. Think about it. We go to the doctor when we’re sick. We go see a lawyer when we have a pending legal matter. We go see a counselor when...
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A FEW FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT AS A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
Negotiating a contract as a professional athlete can be extremely difficult. It is a unique opportunity and that needs a tremendous amount of preparation. Here are a few issues to consider when preparing to negotiate a contract....
Read MoreTHINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A FINANCIAL ADVISOR AS A PRO ATHLETE
Pro athletes and other affluent individuals tend to be primary targets for unscrupulous financial professionals. It is crucial to conduct thorough research when looking for a financial advisor. A successful, long-term...
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