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The Gift of Savings: Smart Money Habits 4 Kids

The holidays are fast approaching! Before buying another toy for your child, consider the gift of savings. If your kids are old enough to ask to buy things, take the opportunity to start teaching …

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 …

Most liberal colleges in America

Stacker used data from Niche to determine the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America.

Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold over asking price across the United States in the month of February 2023.

How Anxious Are Americans About Their Finances? Very.

(NewsUSA) - A new poll paints a troubling picture of how anxious Americans are about their finances.Nearly half of respondents said they didn’t feel “financially stable,” according to the …

Talking financial literacy and money management with your children

(NewsUSA) - Teaching children about money is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Start when they’re young with simple lessons like saving up to buy a toy. You can build upon those lessons …

How Financial Planners Can Advance Equality

(NewsUSA) - Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. When financial planners provide these services …

10 states where inflation is hitting the hardest

Experian examined data from the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey to evaluate which states struggled the most under rising household costs as the U.S. grapples with record inflation.

Ways to save money this year

(BPT) - Home and auto owners are aware of the financial responsibilities associated with each, but those looking to save money understand it goes beyond only reducing mortgage or auto payments. …

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Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price

Canva It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start …
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Industries that laid off the most workers in January

Canva World economies have been left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global …
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From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year's must-have shopping fad since 1973

Olena Yakobchuk // Shutterstock Shopping has changed over the years—from small, local businesses to big-box stores with global …
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Best Midwest small towns to live in

Robert Hale // Shutterstock The Midwest may be best known for its big cities of Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, but prospective …
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Los Angeles school worker strike just latest in growing trend across US

Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times // Getty Images About 30,000 workers, unionized support staff who make schooling possible for the …
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States with the most adults of retirement age still working

Aruta Images // Shutterstock For many Americans, the typical life plan has long been school, work, retirement at 65, and living …
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How businesses can help employees boost their productivity

GaudiLab // Shutterstock Whether people are working from home, in offices, or in some sort of hybrid model, businesses are always …
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5 charts that show how productivity levels vary by state

Canva The COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in productivity nationwide, even if that rise has been uneven from state to …
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Best small towns for retirees in America

Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Many American retirees are looking to age in place, while others who have bid adieu to the …
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College majors that make the most money

Canva With student loan debt and the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic weighing on their minds, prospective college …
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Spending and Saving Strategies for 2023

(NewsUSA) - The past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. A layoff or career change, inflation never before seen by younger generations and the lingering uncertainty of …

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 …