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Workplace Financial Coaching Has Become Ever More ImportantEmployees face growing challenges to their financial wellness today, so it’s more critical than ever that employers provide the help they need to navigate them.
By Greg Ward, CFP®
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For a Good Time Managing Your Money, Call on These AppsBudgeting Budgeting, saving and getting out of debt aren’t normally associated with fun, but these eight apps aim to make personal finance less of a grind for you.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP®
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How to Get on the Same Financial Page as a CoupleStarting with knowing where your significant other is coming from and why can help you address your money differences as a couple.
By Kelly Gallimore, ChFC®, CES®
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Need Help Digging Out of Debt? What You Can DoBeware of ‘debt relief’ services that sound too good to be true. There are other alternatives for helping you get a handle on your debt.
By David Kimball
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Five Financial To-Dos to Help You Stay on Track in 2024These financial planning steps can help ensure your financial wellness for the rest of the year, so take some time to look at your goals, debt, taxes and more.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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To Achieve Financial Stability, Start With Small StepsSetting specific and manageable goals — and celebrating your successes — can make your financial journey much less daunting.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA
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529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding)As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA
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CFPB Shuts Down Medical Debt Collection Agency Over Several ViolationsCFPB shuts down medical collection agency over violations including trying to collect unverified debts.
By Joey Solitro
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More Signs of Belt-Tightening and a Slowing Economy: The Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger Letter Although fewer banks are tightening lending standards, more businesses and households are feeling the squeeze.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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