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Straight Talk About Life Insurance
Few financial topics are as difficult to obtain unbiased information about as life insurance. The industry is a profit machine and typically the only people who really know much about the products are those who stand to collect a ... Read More »
15 Minutes to Financial Improvement
Most people use lack of time to excuse themselves from those unpleasant tasks in life that seem overwhelming: eating a nutritious diet (guilty!), hitting the gym, managing their money… you know, all the fun stuff! It’s true that getting your ... Read More »
3 Steps to Achieving Any Savings Goal
I decided this morning on my way to work that I’m moving to Hawaii. Not tomorrow, but before I turn 40. I walk to work, so I am acutely aware of the weather. And this morning the weather ... Read More »
When Was The Last Time You Checked Your Accounts?
According to a Harris poll conducted by the AICPA in March, 2012, the average adult checks their social media accounts such as Facebook or Twitter an average of six times per day. The same survey revealed that less than ... Read More »
Breaking Down Your FICO Credit Score
When someone is talking about their credit score, what they usually mean is their FICO score, which is the standard credit score used in the majority of lending decisions in the US. Your FICO score is meant to represent ... Read More »
Are You Suffering From Prince Charming Syndrome?
About five years ago, I had a powerful revelation that I call the Prince Charming Syndrome. Here’s what happened: I vividly recall walking the halls of Western Michigan’s business school, thinking to myself, “One of these guys is probably going ... Read More »
3 Financial Ground Rules
I’m so excited to begin my tenure as the Career Girl Network financial contributor. It is truly my passion to help people remove money as a barrier to living their best life, and this is the perfect platform for me ... Read More »
