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Would You Pass This 8-Question Money Quiz?

If I told you there is an eight-question quiz that tested your financial knowledge, how do you think you would score? According to a recent study from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC), only 5%…

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  • Posted: Jul 17 2026
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Messy Middle

The “Messy Middle”: The Money Moves That Matter Most in Your 30s

The habits you build in your 30s can make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

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  • Posted: Jul 6 2026
  • Tags: career, debt, emergency fund, life stages, retirement, savings
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The Five Stages of Financial Acceptance: When Reality Changes the Plan

Utilizing a five step framework to manage financial uncertainty and change.

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  • Posted: Jun 19 2026
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Finding Focus When the Market Feels Fast

With the stock market at record highs you may worry about another bubble.

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  • Posted: Jun 5 2026
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Student Loans After SAVE

Borrowers enrolled in SAVE are now required to choose a new repayment plan.

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  • Posted: May 22 2026
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Gold, Crypto or Cash? The Game Show Nobody Asked For

Before you choose, your financial planner says to take a closer look at your options.

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  • Posted: May 8 2026
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Stay Curious: Why Trying New Things Is Good for Your Mind—and Your Life

Exploring new interests keep our minds sharp and engaged.

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  • Posted: Apr 27 2026
Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Month: The Money Moves That Matter Most in Your 20s

You don’t need to be wealthy or an expert—just focus on priorities for lasting impact.

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  • Posted: Apr 10 2026
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A Lesson from Baseball: The Notebook That Built a Champion

How a journal of reflection and documentation built success.

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  • Posted: Mar 27 2026
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Survive and Advance: Why Your Portfolio Isn’t a Cinderella Story

Your portfolio shouldn’t be gambling on an upset which is why investing consistently outlasts the bracket-busters.

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  • Posted: Mar 13 2026
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