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If financial freedom is a life goal for you, a financial plan is critical. A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life changes. You can begin at any stage in …
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Credit Cards Are a Win-Win for Small Businesses and Consumers

(BPT) - In our rapidly changing world, digital transactions are increasingly preferred, with more consumers opting for electronic payments, including contactless methods. Credit cards, a standard …

3 Ways to Utilize Your Credit Card for Holiday Shopping

(BPT) - 'Tis the season to shop wisely, and your credit card can be a powerful tool in navigating the holiday spending landscape. Beyond being a convenient and safe payment method, credit cards offer …

8 Smart Ways to Save On Holiday Expenses

(Family Features) While often regarded as the most wonderful time of year, the holiday season is also an expensive spot on the calendar. Consider these tips to avoid overspending without sacrificing your festive spirit.

Smart Spending: 4 Ways to Maximize Holiday Cheer on a Budget

(BPT) - As the holiday season approaches, many of us are already thinking about how we can maximize holiday cheer while minimizing the impact on our wallets. Travel, decorations, parties, gifts …
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5 effective studying methods for every kind of student
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What's at risk when you take out a small business loan
Canva If you're running a small business, you'll likely need to raise some capital at some point. There are many options for doing …
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How to help your business prepare for and recover from natural disasters
humphery // Shutterstock Bad weather and natural disasters, like the severe winter storms that hit the Central and Northeast U.S. …
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Holiday Meals Simplified: Save time and money on your feast
(Family Features) With holiday entertaining on the minds of many this time of year, it’s important to take steps to make setting …
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Transportation issues are making students miss school
Canva Over half of all American public school students—more than 24 million as of 2019—use school-sponsored …
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States with the lowest taxes on sports betting
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27M Americans own businesses with no employees—here's who they are
Illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // Canva Tens of millions of American business owners have only one person on their …
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Can't get approved for a loan? Rejections are spiking as interest rates rise
Andrey_Popov // Shutterstock Americans are being rejected for loans at rates unseen in at least five years. The difficulty …
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What inflation has done to the cost of Halloween
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How the pandemic impacted what public schools in every state spend
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Three Smart Saving Tips for the Holiday Season

(BPT) - This year, consumers are estimated to spend $831, on average, or more than $184 billion on holiday gifts. It can be the most wonderful – but expensive – time of the year with all …

A New Mission for Military Veterans: Protect Clients’ Finances as a CFP® Professional

(NewsUSA) - Military veterans can take on a new mission as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Your new objective: Safeguard and advance the financial interests of everyday Americans. By …

How much life insurance do you need? Each generation has a different answer

(BPT) - Did you know your age may affect your perception of how much life insurance you need? The annual Insurance Barometer Study conducted by LIMRA and Life Happens reveals insights about how life …

Need health insurance? How to find an affordable plan

(BPT) - For many people looking for health coverage, the Health Insurance Marketplaces, also known as Exchanges, may have the options they're looking for. But managing health decisions is very …

Meet Cindy Hill-Finnie, New Board Chair of First Fed

It’s been nearly 30 years since Cindy Hill-Finnie first fell in love with Port Townsend - the Victorian architecture, idyllic neighborhoods, and seaside vistas. Today, she is woven …

Meet Chris Neros, New Chief Lending Officer and Executive VP at First Fed

At the heart of community banking is the people. Christopher “Chris” Neros was drawn to First Fed for their long legacy of commitment to their communities and pursuit of innovative ways …