Brittany N. Cox
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Holiday Spending Habits and Potential Pitfalls
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Spending outside your means or creating debt will only create hardships and extra payments in the future. Many holiday shoppers open up credit cards thinking they will pay them off right away or make payments until next year and use those cards again. Then the bills begin to pile up in January and i
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Your Retirement Options and Their Effects at Tax Time
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According to a study by Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, Americans tend to know more about what the taxes would be for the unlikely chance of hitting the lottery than they know about what the taxes will be on their own IRAs, 401(k)s and Social Security.
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Will Any Sanctions Prove Effective with North Korea?
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For years, sanctions on North Korea levied by both the United Nations and the United States have done little to slow their nuclear-weapons program. Many believe that the most recent sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump on Sept. 21 have a better chance at working than any before.
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A Bit About Bitcoin
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Virtual currency is a type of unregulated, digital money which is issued and usually controlled by its developers. It is used and accepted among members of a virtual community. If you haven’t heard of virtual currency, maybe you’ve heard of Bitcoin?
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Heading into the Season with a Plan
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Our favorite season in Happy Valley is quickly approaching – football season. While social media and the news are flooded with Vegas odds and Heisman candidates, I thought this would be a good time to touch on your financial game plan.
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Savings Habits Across Generations
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In a time when most Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, it is crucial to have a financial plan in place no matter what generation you fall into.
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A Teen’s First Job
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Be sure to educate your teens about spending and savings. I know this is easier said than done. Just as I was educated about what my savings could help with in the future, I hope that my sister will also learn from my experiences and save some cash instead of spending it on trivial things…
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Investing in Your Child’s Future
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It’s no surprise that college tuition rates are increasing. Tuition hikes have outpaced inflation by a large margin. The key to being prepared for these expenses, like any other financial goal, is early planning.
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Should You Be Making Roth Contributions?
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Isn’t it exciting when you finally become eligible to contribute to your 401(k) at work? It provides that feeling of having a financial future. However, those feelings are usually abruptly interrupted by the extensive list of options from which to choose.