Financial Advice

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Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness: Options and Eligibility Explained

Student Loan Forgiveness Higher education opens doors to new opportunities, but it often comes with a hefty price tag, and if you are like most college students, you will graduate with some debt. According to Tony Carnevale, director of Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, “You can’t work your way through college anymore;

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Empowering Entrepreneurs: 10 Financial Steps to Launch Your Business

Financial Steps to Launch Your Business Have you decided to embark on an exciting journey as an entrepreneur? Starting your own business is a remarkable endeavor but requires careful financial planning and decision-making. Therefore, we have compiled 10 financial steps to help you weigh all the essential considerations every aspiring business owner should know before

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Understanding APR: A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Clarity

Understanding APR When it comes to borrowing money or utilizing credit, it’s essential to understand the concept of Annual Percentage Rate (APR). APR plays a critical role in determining how much you can afford to borrow and will significantly impact your financial decisions. In this comprehensive guide, we will demystify APR, differentiate it from the

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CDs vs. Other Savings Options: Opportunities For Saving

As inflation and interest rates reach historic highs, it becomes increasingly important to consider the impact on your financial well-being. While traditional savings options like certificates of deposit (CDs) have long been popular, they may not be the best choice in today’s economic climate. When it comes to your wealth management, it’s important to explore

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Interest Rate Ripples: How Rising Rates Impact Your Finances

As a financial advisor, I am often asked about how the rising interest rates affect the financial well-being of average Americans. Simply put, interest rates are the cost of borrowing money, and any changes in them can have a significant impact on various aspects of personal finance. Learn about how rising interest rates can affect

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The Annuity Insider: Navigating the Complex World of Retirement Income 

What is an Annuity?  An annuity is a financial contract between an individual and an insurance company, in which the individual makes a lump sum payment or series of payments to the company, and in return, the company agrees to make regular payments to the individual, typically starting later in their life.  There are two

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Life Insurance 101

What Are Life Insurance Policies?  Life insurance policies can help provide financial protection to loved ones in the event of someone’s passing. The benefit can go to one or multiple individuals, depending on the person who was insured and who was listed as the beneficiary.   Understanding how these policies work has always confused many people.

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Tips on How To Invest

Investing is one of the most dependable ways to build long-term financial freedom. While it may seem like an intimidating endeavor, learning how to invest doesn’t mean you have to be a financial expert. You can do many simple things to ensure you get started with investing your money properly.  Whether you’re already in your

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