Content written by Louise Connell
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How Not to ‘Spend’ Your Twenties
POST By Louise ConnellOct 22, 2015In terms of money, your 20’s are a pivotal point where you can either get a head start, or fall behind. It’s usually the decade where you get your ‘first job,’ learn how manage your own money, and begin to save. While there are plenty of ways to get a head start and set yourself […]
Categories: Money-Saving Tips Planning
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Fuel Saving Tips
POST By Louise ConnellOct 08, 2015One of the main perks of getting a title loan/pawn with TitleBucks is that you can continue to drive your vehicle while paying back your loan or pawn. This is important to most customers because they use their vehicles to get to and from work, school, and miscellaneous daily errands. While driving, it’s important to […]
Categories: Money-Saving Tips
Tags: fuel saving, save on gas
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Tailgating Trends of the NCAA
POST By Louise ConnellSep 24, 2015A college football team is defined by many things – its traditions, the campus, the region, but most importantly, its fans. All over the country people spill their hearts out for their team in hopes of a national title. Year after year, they come back to cheer the program on, both inside and outside the […]
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The Facts About Student Credit Cards
POST By Louise ConnellSep 10, 2015College is full of “firsts.” For most students, it’s the first time living away from home and managing money. It’s also the first time a lot of students will be introduced to credit cards. Credit card companies often set up tables and offer incentives like free t-shirts to get students to sign up. Without thinking […]
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Money Lessons No One Taught You in School
POST By Louise ConnellAug 28, 2015Times, they are a changin’. Traditionally, if you study, work hard, and get a good job, you will be financially stable and have enough money to retire one day; essentially trading your time for money. What if we told you there was another way? Financial planner Natalie Bacon says “money has to work for you […]
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The ABC’s of Teaching Kids about Money
POST By Louise ConnellAug 24, 2015Families generally have a few questions about money and how to introduce it to their kids. Do you start an allowance? Should they save? Establishing conversations about money early can help develop lifelong financial skills. Here are a few things to consider before starting the conversation: Know your audience Whether learning multiplication tables or the […]
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The Phases of Planning for Retirement – Nearing Retirement
POST By Louise ConnellJul 16, 2015The last five years before you retire are the most critical in retirement planning. It takes time to understand what you have and where it can take you. Many people wait until the last few months before retirement to plan. This can cause scrambling and last minute decisions. Michael H. Milarski, a partner and senior […]
Categories: Planning
Tags: income, planning, retirement, saving
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The Phases of Planning for Retirement – Mid-Career
POST By Louise ConnellJul 10, 2015If you haven’t started saving for retirement, it’s not too late. You still have time to catch up, allocate and make contributions that will leave you feeling comfortable when considering retirement. Catching Up If you’re late getting started on retirement savings, the IRS gives you a chance to make up for lost time with catch-up […]
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The Phases of Planning for Retirement – Early Career
POST By Louise ConnellJul 02, 2015Whether you’re just entering the job scene or you’re on the verge of retirement, it’s never too early or too late to save. Time is the most valuable asset when it comes to savings, so taking advantage of it early on will pay off… literally. The table below illustrates the impact of saving early. The […]
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Car Safety Tips – What You Need to Know Before Putting it in Drive
POST By Louise ConnellJun 23, 2015On average, Americans spend approximately 101 minutes per day driving according to Tempo Blog. That means about 37,935 hours in a lifetime (assuming that he/she starts driving at 17 and drives until 78.7 years old). In that time, they will cover around 798,000 miles, which is approximately the distance to the moon times three. With […]
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