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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Finding Your Financial Way After Graduation Day

There are a number of things you can do to start preparing for your financial future once those classroom doors close behind you. Here are a few tips.

Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Should You Merge Your Money? Joint Accounts vs. Separate Accounts

Many married couples maintain their own separate bank accounts. Ultimately, each couple needs to create a financial system that works for them.

Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Getting the Most Out of Your Tax Refund

Are you ready to tackle that age-old question – how do I maximize my tax refund? Good news! You don’t have to figure it out alone – we’re here to help!

Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Setting Goals Part of Financial Planning Process

Let’s look at setting realistic and achievable short-term and long-term financial goals for yourself.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Putting Together a Personal Financial Statement

Preparing a personal financial statement will give you a good idea of what you own and what you owe, helping you to become more financially healthy.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Resolve to Track Your Spending This Year

Experts point out that tracking your spending habits on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis is the first step in becoming more financially healthy.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Put Meaning Into Gifts You Give This Year

If you believe giving is better than receiving, then consider taking that one step further by giving something meaningful this holiday season.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Coming Up - Are You Ready?

Are you ready to snatch up the deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Now’s the Perfect Time for Holiday Shopping!

Here are some more cool ideas to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush:

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Understanding Down Payment Gifts

Are you receiving a cash gift for a down payment on a home? Lucky you! But you need to be aware of how to receive that gift in the proper way.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Money Management

The Ins and Outs of PMI

PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is a type of insurance used with conventional mortgage loans. It’s designed to protect the lender if you stop making loan payments.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Need Help Buying a Home? Check Out Our Equity Builder Program!

Owning a home shouldn’t be a dream beyond your reach. With help from the Equity Builder Program, it can become a reality!

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Ways for Millennials to Stress Less About Finances

There’s no question that Millennials in the U.S. have significant financial power. On the other hand, many of them are distressed by their financial situation.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Ways to Avoid Burning Through Your Tax Refund

If you have a sizeable tax refund burning a hole in your pocket, put out the fire before you start splurging!

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Prepare Your Tax Return With Less Stress

The tax filing season is now upon us (feel free to groan out loud). But the good news is that the filing deadline to submit your 2015 tax return is not April 15 as usual.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

Why Pay More for Car Insurance?

Nobody likes to pay more than they have to for, well, almost anything. And that includes car insurance.

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Money Management

How Do EMV Cards Affect You?

Simply put, EMV is intended to thwart such breaches and other counterfeit card fraud by using chip card technology.