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Back-to-school season is upon us once again. It’s time to prepare the family for success in a new school year, but it’s also time to prepare yourself—starting with your finances. They are the foundation for today and tomorrow! Setting yourself up for success includes making a list of goals and establishing good habits as early…

Once you’ve chipped away at your financial stress and found the peace of mind that comes with financial wellness, it’s time to take the next step toward securing long-term wealth. A part of that equation is making your money work harder. That means looking at your current money and then identifying where you can make…

According to a 2021 Capital One CreditWise survey, 73% of Americans rank their finances as the most significant source of stress in their life. This statistic shows that we could all use a little help overcoming financial stress—but how? Consider these six tips so you can move closer to financial freedom. 1. Create a Budget…

You can pretty quickly define wellness in terms of your health. You’re able to participate in the activities you want, and your body doesn’t hold you back from moving toward your personal goals. But how about financial wellness? Have you taken the time to consider what that means to you and whether you’re on track…

What’s a gold Roth IRA? Why do people open these types of accounts? And can you only hold gold in a gold Roth IRA? As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is here to answer your questions about precious metals IRAs. Q: What is a gold Roth IRA? A gold Roth IRA is a type…

Year-end tax planning can only go so far. Don’t wait until December. The best tax-saving strategies take time to implement, and luckily you can start now. Consider strategies that can be helpful if you begin executing them midyear. Here are six tax-related items you may want to put on your financial checkup checklist. Get Your…

You might be going on summer vacation this year, but your finances can’t take a break. These financial literacy tips will help set you up to step away from your finances for a relaxing break, knowing that your accounts are in order. After all, who wants to come back to a pile of bills, reminders…

By definition, generational wealth refers to any assets that are passed from one generation to the next. By embracing the next generation and actively involving them from a young age, families can give themselves the best opportunity to shift beyond wealth preservation into wealth growth and transformation. Learn how families can build the foundations of…

Saving for retirement should be a long-term goal, not a short-term target. Becoming financially literate can help you achieve that goal, enabling you to estimate how much to save for retirement and which types of accounts can help you get there. Become More Financially Literate Financial literacy can be empowering. For example, a 2021 survey…

Retirement feels like it’s years and years away. You love living in the moment and embracing everything life has to offer right now. But you're starting to keep a keener eye on what's up ahead and want to make sure your golden years live up to your expectations. To help make sure you're stashing away…

It comes around every year. No, it’s not the holiday season. It’s tax season, a time that might not invoke a lot of cheer but it’s still very important to your financial health. Check out this list of important dates for the 2020 tax year and mark your calendars. Individual Income Tax Returns You probably…

Are you worried that the grass in your golden years could be greener in another state? You may be right. Freshen your perspective with our list of the top six states for retirees seeking financial security. Some states offer abundant sunshine or an array of entertainment options. Then there are states that provide a good…