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  • 7 Financial Signs You’re Ready to Move to a New City
    Finances - House and Home

    7 Financial Signs You’re Ready to Move to a New City

    March 13, 2026 - By Melissa

    Moving to a new city can be exciting. It might mean a better job opportunity, a fresh start, or a…

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  • Take These Steps If You Are Ready To Retire
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    Take These Steps If You Are Ready To Retire

    July 29, 2023 - By Melissa

    As your golden years approach, you might wonder what you should do to prepare. There are a few important things…

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  • Top 5 Budgeting Techniques to Help You Save More Money from North Carolina Lifestyle Blogger Champagne Style Bare Budget
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    Top 5 Budgeting Techniques to Help You Save More Money

    March 9, 2020 - By Melissa

    A big part of financial wellness, depending on what it means to different people, is making a habit of saving.…

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  • How To Decide Who Merits Your Money As You Ponder Your Legacy
    Faith & Family - Finances

    How To Decide Who Merits Your Money As You Ponder Your Legacy

    July 20, 2017 - By Melissa

    Not long ago, Jeff Bezos took to Twitter to ask the world for charitable-giving ideas. The Amazon.com founder sought a…

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  • Finances

    One Life Insurance Beneficiary You Might Not Have Thought About – Your Retirement

    July 3, 2017 - By Melissa

    If you have a life insurance policy, you probably bought it because you’re thinking about how it will benefit your…

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    Finances

    How to Help Your Children Create Financial Goals

    June 25, 2017 - By Melissa

    Help your kids get ahead in life by teaching them the basics of financial responsibility at a young age. It’s…

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    Finances

    More Americans Carry Credit Card Debt While Retirement Worries Continue

    April 19, 2017 - By Melissa

    More Americans are carrying credit card debt from month-to-month while fewer are contributing to their non-retirement savings, according to the…

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    Finances

    It’s Time to Stop Being Ashamed of Money

    April 11, 2017 - By Melissa

    Having money is not evil. It’s loving money more than anything else that can get you into trouble. Everyone needs…

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    Finances

    Making Clear Financial Goals: 10 Questions to Ask As You Plan Your Retirement

    April 10, 2017 - By Melissa

    Nobody wants to go backward in their lifestyle once they reach retirement. Planning for your future financial goals is essential…

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    House and Home

    The Cost of Coffee and Creature Comforts

    April 5, 2017 - By Melissa

    It’s fine to occasionally cave in with a little indulgence, right? Well, it depends on how often that’s done. It’s…

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