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Things to Budget for After Buying a Home
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After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, including moving costs, new furniture, and ongoing expenses such as your mortgage. Although it may seem like many of the significant expenditures are out of the way once you close on a property, there are additional costs that can add up. To […]
8 Popular Types of Life Insurance for Any Age
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No matter your age, it’s probably a good time to think about getting life insurance. It’s a key step in financial planning, so let’s get to know the two main types – term and permanent – so you can understand which is the right option to protect your loved ones. First, a crash course in […]
Understanding Statement Credits
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Credit cards are one of the most accessible credit-building tools in your arsenal, but rewards are also part of the appeal. A statement credit is one way to redeem rewards you’ve earned. If you look through your statement balance and find that money was put back into your account, that’s a statement credit. Knowing how […]
Guide to Understanding and Tracking Robo-Advisor Returns
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Robo-advisors are not advisors, but rather automated investment platforms that provide algorithm-generated portfolios to help individuals manage their money over time. As such, robo portfolios deliver a range of returns for investors, like any investment. Robo-advisors are only automated in the sense that they use sophisticated technology to manage basic portfolios, typically composed of exchange-traded […]
Is Employer Life Insurance Enough?
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Many jobs come with a benefits package on top of paid wages or salary — things like, health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) retirement accounts. Employer life insurance may also be included in a benefits package to give an employee’s beneficiaries some added financial security in the event of their death. According to the U.S. […]