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Your Questions Answered: Upbringing and Money

Money is more than just a tool for transactions—it’s a reflection of our values, fears, and beliefs, many of which are shaped in childhood. The way we were raised plays a powerful role in how we approach financial decisions as adults. If you grew up in a household...

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Navigating the Emotional Side of Retirement

Navigating the Emotional Side of Retirement

You've been working towards this moment for decades. But have you really prepared for it? Once the countdown is over and you've left your retirement party, the reality of retirement is going to set in. And many new retirees are surprised by the waves of emotions they...

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Three Keys to Purposeful Wealth

Three Keys to Purposeful Wealth

What is your Money For? Financial security and comfortable living are very important. But if you aren't making purposeful investments in the things that matter most, you might find yourself surrounded by stuff that doesn't bring you any joy and money that just earns...

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Now Is a Good Time to Teach Kids About Finance

Now Is a Good Time to Teach Kids About Finance

Kids often know a lot more about what's going on in the world than we realize, even if they don't have a handle on all the details. Any child old enough to log onto YouTube has probably seen a few eyegrabbing video thumbnails or headlines about the economy in the past...

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