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BLOG | BUDGETING
1 min read | April 25, 2023
The premise of the FIRE method — financially independent, retire early —is you should evaluate your expenses by the cost in working hours, and then trim as much excess as possible to focus your efforts on investments of the saved income.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | April 18, 2023
There are certain things we can’t control, such as a recession; however, we can prepare to put ourselves in the best position possible to navigate one when it happens. Here's a guide to becoming recession-proof.
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BLOG | INVESTING
1 min read | April 4, 2023
Over the past few months, the economy has been in a decline. Stock markets have been bearish, and inflation has been rising. There have been talks of preparing for a possible recession, but what does that mean?
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | April 4, 2023
Unlocking Tax Insights in Investing: Learn how dividends, capital gains, and losses affect your taxes. Discover strategies for managing your investment portfolio's tax implications and the importance of staying informed.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | March 21, 2023
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is the practice of putting your money into investments with a level of social benefit, be it environmental, social, or something else entirely! Read our article to learn more.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | January 18, 2023
For many, talking about how we’re doing financially can be uncomfortable and awkward. In reality, many of us will live beyond our means or miss out on opportunities due to lack of comfort when it comes to discussing money.
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BLOG | INVESTING
3 min read | August 25, 2022
Our emotions affect a lot of things in our life. Sometimes we make decisions, not realizing it’s an emotional response. With investing, our feelings of gains and losses can cause us to make rash or delayed decisions.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | June 21, 2022
When you’re beginning to invest it is important to know what your style is before you start to know the best types of investments for your personality and goals.
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BLOG | INVESTING
1 min read | June 2, 2022
Many of us have attempted to get into investing, but might not have found the best options for our goals and personality.
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BLOG | INVESTING
1 min read | June 1, 2022
Are you still wondering where you should invest your money? Below, I will review a few types of bonds and their risk levels.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | May 3, 2022
Before you start investing or make changes to your current investments, you may want to research the current direction of the markets. Trends dictate the value of your investments, and could influence when you decide to start, and how much you invest.
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BLOG | INVESTING
1 min read | April 27, 2022
Over the past year social media has been swarming with celebrities, content creators, and influencers promoting, purchasing, and producing NFTs. It has left many of us wondering what an NFT is about.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | March 15, 2022
Over the last few months in the finance world, there has been a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve System (Fed) “raising rates.”
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BLOG | INVESTING
1 min read | February 22, 2022
The way you invest will, and should, change over your lifetime. Some factors that most think about when investing involve your goals for invested funds, when you anticipate needing the funds, and how much risk you are comfortable with.
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BLOG | INVESTING
3 min read | February 7, 2021
Growth is something we all want to achieve when it comes to our financial prosperity. There are different ways to develop a healthy plan for the future.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | February 7, 2021
It seems that almost everyone is interested in investing right now, which is a good thing if you have done your research and you’re both financially and emotionally ready.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | February 7, 2021
Typically when we hear about investing in the media, or in general, it is associated with large organizations and millionaire/billionaire investors. Investing in the stock market isn’t a get rich quick scheme; it normally doesn’t work that way.
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BLOG | INVESTING
0 min read | February 7, 2021
Here are some tips for investing in a volatile market.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | February 2, 2021
Time and compound interest are two peas in a pod. Let’s break down what compound interest is and the positive relationship that it can have with time.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | February 1, 2021
Cryptocurrency as an investment is a highly contentious subject. The crypto bulls (people who think crypto is valuable) will tell you that bitcoin and ethereum are great and everyone should invest.
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BLOG | INVESTING
4 min read | February 1, 2021
The year 2021 has been a tumultuous year for cryptocurrency as a whole. Bitcoin specifically has seen a record high cut in half, within 2 months. Many investors are questioning if Bitcoin is the currency of the future.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | February 1, 2021
The stock market has been a hot topic of discussion lately. It has been in the news, on social media, and even the popular app Tiktok has had several viral videos about it.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | February 1, 2021
You have probably heard the saying that hindsight is 20/20. This is so true when it comes to financial journeys through life. Let our Credit Union Financial Educators share financial tips they wish they had known when they were younger.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | January 11, 2021
We hold most of our personal world in the palm of our hands. Smartphones have the ability to help you manage your personal and work schedules, send daily reminders, do your personal banking, track fitness goals, and even manage your investment portfolios.
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