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Cody Albrecht | Jul 27, 2021

Financial Management for Couples: When a Spender and a Saver Fall in Love

Finance
Relationships can be filled with tricky financial situations. Here are some tips on navigating money management as a team.
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 22, 2021

Common Investor Biases and How They Can Impact Your Finances

Investments
No matter how you invest, you may have biases that are impacting your decisions. Are you affected by one of these common biases?
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 20, 2021

Money Management 101: Tips for Your Kids Entering the Workforce

Savings
If your kids are starting to enter the workforce, whether it’s a part-time job just for the summer or a full-time job after graduation, it’s essential they know
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 15, 2021

The Risk of Reverse Dollar-Cost Averaging for Retirees

Retirement
Investments
What exactly is dollar-cost averaging? And how can reverse dollar-cost averaging be risky to those who live on a fixed income?
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 13, 2021

Selling Your Home After Retirement: The Benefits of Downsizing

Retirement
Savings
Real Estate
Nearing retirement age and looking to reduce your expenses? Moving to a smaller home may help you save.
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 8, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Investing in a 529 Plan for College

College
Savings
One of the best ways to prepare for the cost of college is to start saving early. Here are some pros and cons of a 529 savings plan to consider.
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Cody Albrecht | Jul 6, 2021

The Basics of Keeping a Balanced Investment Portfolio

Investments
Balance is seen as one of the keys to making the most of your investments. But what does a balanced portfolio look like?
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Cody Albrecht | Jun 29, 2021

Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?

Retirement
Savings
Thinking about retirement and fixed-income living can be overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when planning your retirement.
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Cody Albrecht | Jun 24, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Investment Apps

Investments
Technology
Not all investing apps are equal, and depending on your goals it may be better to work with a financial professional instead of an algorithm.
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Cody Albrecht | Jun 22, 2021

Living the Dream: How to Plan for Your Ideal Retirement

Retirement
The most important thing about retirement is doing what makes you happy. What would you do with your time if you weren’t working 40 hours every week?
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Cody Albrecht | Jun 17, 2021

More than Finances: The Benefits of Holistic Advice from Financial Professionals

Finance
When thinking about our physical health, it’s common to take a holistic approach. So why don’t we approach our financial health the same way?
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Cody Albrecht | Feb 16, 2021

The Basics of Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Round Two

Finance

The year 2020 was unprecedented for so many reasons—all because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many suffered from job losses, had to juggle childcare while working

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