The holiday season brings joy, celebration — and spending. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, decking the halls or hosting dinners, the costs can really add up. How to pay for it all?
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Members of our staff volunteered their time to walk students through a mock budgeting exercise for the Financial Reality Fair at UB.
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When talking about building wealth, many people’s minds jump straight to investing: stocks, real estate, retirement accounts and the like.
Celebrating major milestones creates a lifetime of memories. Unfortunately, big celebrations can easily drain your wallet – but they don’t have to!
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If you’re looking to tap into your home’s equity, you have two great choices in a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a Home Equity Loan (HEL).
Let’s take a look at this phenomenon, why it happens and how you can avoid it to maintain a life of financial fitness.
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With a bit of planning and self-restraint, you can have the summer of a lifetime and your budget, too.
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It’s always a good time for a vacation. Continue reading for times of year when you can vacation for less, and a method to the madness of travel planning.
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Buying a home is a big milestone, but there are many hidden costs that can quickly add up, catching many first-time homebuyers by surprise.