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Best Practices Savings Guide

Posted on: July 21, 2017| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting, Financial Planning

In most lines of work, you read about “best practices”. Well, let’s take a moment to apply best practices to your finances. You may be just beginning[…]

The Pros and Cons of Getting a Store Credit Card

Posted on: November 17, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Behavioral Finance, Budgeting

With Black Friday approaching, many consumers are looking for ways to save a bit of money on their holiday purchases. Inevitably, a lot of people have[…]

How Much Do I Need To Save For Retirement?

Posted on: October 27, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting, Retirement Plans

Saving for retirement ends up being a primary goal for many people during their working years. Worrying about when and if we can retire leads to many[…]

Saving For College - College Costs & How Much To Save

Posted on: October 13, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting, College Saving

Last week, I asked you to take a hard look at your current financial situation and decide whether or not savings for your child’s college is the best[…]

Setting a Budget - Tips and Best Practices

Posted on: September 22, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting

In most cases, a budget (your cash flows) forms the bedrock of your financial plans. A budget is one of the most effective ways to begin tackling your[…]

What Does Buying a House Really Cost? (Pt. 2)

Posted on: September 8, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting, Major Financial Decisions

Your decision to become a homeowner can be one of the most pivotal decisions in your financial life. Undertaken responsibly, home ownership can form[…]

What Does Buying a House Really Cost? (Pt. 1)

Posted on: September 2, 2016| Posted by: Jon Powell | Budgeting, Major Financial Decisions

Deciding to purchase a home is an important, and usually beneficial, step on the road to financial well-being. However, if your reason for home[…]

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