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  • The Rising Costs of Back to School and Education

    May 13, 2025

    The rising cost of education is a growing concern for many families. This article addresses contributing factors and offers practical solutions for effectively managing the financial burden. Discover tools and actions to help plan for future education expenses.

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  • Analyze Colleges Just Like You Would a Stock

    May 6, 2025

    This article delves into this notion, addressing questions like: How can you apply stock market analysis principles to selecting a college? What factors should you prioritize, and what long-term benefits can be expected? This piece guides you through an analytical approach, encouraging readers to view their educational choices as investment decisions.

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  • Monitoring & Managing Business Credit Reports

    April 21, 2025

    It’s a good practice to review personal credit reports from the major credit bureaus, but have you considered monitoring them for your business? This article walks through why it’s important for business owners and partners to pursue a good business credit rating.

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  • Is The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Too Pessimistic?

    April 15, 2025

    What is happening with the latest economic data? Both the hard and soft data have been softening. Do you know the difference? What does this mean for our economic outlook at home? Let’s take a look at the GDP, inflation and durable goods, as well as consumer sentiment.

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  • Could the Roth 401(k) Be Right for You?

    April 8, 2025

    What are the major differences between the traditional Roth IRA and the 401(k) Roth? There are benefits to the employer-offered 401(k) Roth, like the ability to save more than in a traditional IRA, however, since it is part of the 401(k), there are some restrictions.

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  • Risk Tolerance: What's Right for You?

    March 31, 2025

    When it comes to investing, each person has a different tolerance for risk. A friend or coworker may not give a second thought to an investment that leaves you feeling uneasy. Do you know what factors to consider when coming up with the level of risk that best suits you?

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