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How a Little Bit of Savings Goes a Long Way
When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, the idea of building an emergency fund seems impossible. After all, experts recommend squirreling away three to six month’s worth of living expenses in […]
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5 Ways to Avoid Raiding Your Emergency Fund
It’s hard to put aside money for an emergency fund when your life feels like a never-ending series of emergencies. Most experts say it’s important to keep three to six […]
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6 Frugal Alternatives to Gym Memberships
As we enter the third week of the new year, many Americans may find their enthusiasm for resolutions starting to wane. Among the most popular annual goals is the commitment […]
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Center for Non-Profits – Free Webinar 01/24
New Jersey non-profits, make 2017 the year you reach more grantmakers interested in your programs and mission! Join us on a FREE live webinar, Grants Research With a Twist, Tuesday, […]
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The America Saves Week 2017 Digital Toolkit Is Now Available!
We are excited to announce that the America Saves Week 2017 Digital Toolkit is now available. It offers information and sample content to help promote savings through your existing content […]
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How to financially finish out 2016
Take stock of your finances If you set financial goals for this year, it’s time to see how well you did. Even if you didn’t set any goals, it’s important […]
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Why are New Jersey residents so giving this time of year?
When you donate goods to the local food bank this holiday season, or write a nice-sized check for the church down the street, are you doing it for them or […]
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New credit cards and holiday spending
Q. I think I made a mistake by taking two new credit cards for holiday shopping. I’ve spent too much already, and I can make the minimums, but that’s it. […]
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Leftover 529 plan money – what to do?
Q. My youngest will finish college this year and I will still have $48,000 in a 529 plan. How can I decide if I should withdraw the money for fees […]
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Strategies for selecting a mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to near all-time lows, creating an opportunity to: reduce mortgage payments/rates and for certain borrowers, shorten the life of loans. “Our current financial environment translates into […]