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Different beliefs about money can test couples

Are your money beliefs stressing out your partner? Surely, if your partner’s money beliefs were troubling you, you would know. Most of us have attitudes about money that are diffe...

DATE: Aug 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Where do you park?

Employees conflicted about downtown parking options

DATE: Jul 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do you make these mistakes when budgeting?

Contrary to popular belief, the purpose of a budget is to help you get what you want, not to deprive you of having fun. A powerful tool, a budget can lead you to your dreams, but ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Homeownership is a great thing if you’re ready

Buying a home? Make sure you’re truly ready. You’ve heard the clichés about homeownership: It makes financial sense compared with renting. It’s one of the best investments you can...

DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Bust out of prison: Take some advice to pay off debt

Credit-card debt can be like a prison sentence. What kind of time are you serving: 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 10, life? Almost 10 percent of Americans believe the...

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Found: Money! Save? Spend? What do I do?

“Matt, what would you recommend I do with my tax refund?” At this time of year, I hear this question a lot. My answer: “It depends. Let me explain.” What you should do ...

DATE: Mar 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

What if you didn’t have to worry about money?

What would you do if money were no object at all? It’s a question you’ve heard before. Your friends have asked, your co-workers and maybe even a stranger or two. In most cases, it...

DATE: Jul 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy