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Point One Percent Interest in a Savings Account? How to Do Better!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Nancy Anderson CFP®, AFC

Tweet It makes me sick to my stomach to see to see my savings just sitting there earning point one percent interest – not one percent mind you but point one. On the other hand, this is my “safe” money.  … Continue reading →

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Painless Ways to Pay off High Interest Debt

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Erik Carter JD, CFP®

Tweet Are you struggling with credit card debt? If so, you’re not alone. Paying off credit cards and other higher interest debt is one of the most common goals that people try to save for. Unfortunately, having to pay off … Continue reading →

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Is it the Right Time to Buy a Home?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Erik Carter JD, CFP®

Tweet With both home prices and mortgage rates still near historic lows, is now the right to buy a home? That’s a question many would-be first time home buyers are asking themselves, myself included. For most of the first few … Continue reading →

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7 Steps to Financially Prepare for Your Own Business

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Erik Carter JD, CFP®

Tweet While most of what we do at Financial Finesse centers around helping employees, we sometimes get questions on our financial helpline from people who are interested in starting a business on the side. With employment numbers still weak, I … Continue reading →

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