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What Does Your Retirement Look Like?

What Does Your Retirement Look Like?

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” –Helen Keller When I got out of college, I figured I’d be in the Army for 20 years, do my time, get the Army retirement pension, and then… Crickets. I really didn’t think that far ahead. I just set the marker in … Read more

How to Fix Zelle Payment Funded But Not Received?

zelle payment funded but not received

Zelle has revolutionized the way we transact money digitally, offering a fast and secure method to send and receive funds. However, a fairly common issue that users face is the “Zelle payment funded but not received” error. In this article, we delve deep into troubleshooting this issue effectively, helping you ensure seamless transactions every time. … Read more

What Should You Look For in a 529 Plan?

What Should You Look For in a 529 Plan?

“I learned law so well, the day I graduated I sued the college, won the case, and got my tuition back.” –Fred Allen If you’ve decided that a 529 savings plan is the best way to fund your little bundle of joy’s exposure to the wisdom exuded from the ivory towers, you probably immediately came … Read more

You Could Become the Next Big Thing

“Reporters are foaming at the mouth for a piece of the kid.” – Dan Hedaya, Rookie of the Year “I think to win you need a combination of things. You need that veteran leadership and veteran ability to perform in the clutch and understand the pressures of having been there before. But you also need … Read more

Finding Private Landlords with No Credit Checks Near You

Finding Private Landlords with No Credit Checks Near You

Are you tired of dealing with property management companies that demand flawless credit scores? Don’t worry; there’s a solution! In today’s article, we’ll show you how to find private landlords who don’t require credit checks near you. Whether you’re facing credit challenges or simply prefer dealing directly with property owners, this guide will help you … Read more

How Long Did You Have to Work to Buy That?

Whenever you look at something that you’re going to purchase, the first thing that you look at is the price tag. A Starbucks caramel macchiato costs $4.75. A Porsche costs $50,000. If you have the money, or the credit (argh!!!!), you buy it assuming that you want it and you have the funds or access … Read more

The Shortcomings of Aftcasting

“He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass.” –Edgar R. Fiedler Financial planners are asked to be, among other things, soothsayers, and determine what the future holds for their clients. Since we have not yet invented time travel to go into the future to be able to accurately report on … Read more