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Financial ReadinessThe Rise of Niche BanksWe all like to be around people like ourselves. It’s human nature. The more we have in common with others, the easier it is to communicate…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Financial ReadinessThe Expansion of Retail LeasingLife used to be really simple. I don’t remember when it was simple, but I guess it’s true, because people say it all the time. I do know…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Financial ReadinessWhat is This Bear Market Going to do?Should you run? Play dead? Make yourself look big? Get out the pepper spray? These are the options you have to decide on when facing a…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Financial ReadinessBuy Now, Pay LaterI really wanted to buy it. It was new, shiny, fun and expensive. It was a “want,” but not a “need.” And I didn’t have any money on me. The…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
Financial ReadinessHow to Fix a Flaw in Unfair Credit Score ReportingI use my credit card for everything, because I like to fly for free. I also pay the entire balance a couple of times per month and have…Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
Financial ReadinessPick the Best Budgeting Tool for YouWhen my wife and I got married 37 years ago, we took a week-long honeymoon which cost the better part of our savings. I know, I know. But…Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
Financial ReadinessKeeping an Eye on Your Subscription ServicesMost people don’t realize that when they spend money, they also activate the same area of your brain as when they feel physical pain…Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
Financial ReadinessFound Money — A Hack to Boost Your SavingsMy wife and I recently retired. The other day our daughter asked us what she and her husband should be doing to retire comfortably when…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
Financial ReadinessThe Future of Mobile BankingI’m really a patient guy. Everybody tells me so. But sometimes my patience is tested to the brink. Last week, I was standing in line at the…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
