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Certificates of Deposit (CD’s) are written on funds that are deposited with a bank or credit union specifically for the purpose of earning interest on the money that is deposited. Because the FDIC or the NCUA insures most […]

Are Money Market Funds for You?

Money market funds are one of the most popular cash management tools. These investments are also touted as the safest

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Buying Your First House

One of the most important things you can do to ensure your future financial security is to buy a house,

Personal Finances - Ten Tips to Surviving Sudden Job Loss

With the ever-changing economic climate and the tendency for manufacturing jobs to go overseas, layoffs have become all too common.

Leasing a Car

The knee-jerk response to the question of leasing a car is almost an automatic no. For most people, the best