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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

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Whether you’re continuing your education, entering the workforce or settling down with someone special (or all of the above), life insurance should be part of your plan. You may be thinking, “ But I’m young ! Isn’t life insurance for older people?” But being a young adult means you’re entering a new stage of life.

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8 Things to Consider When Moving Antiques or Valuables

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This documentation will be indispensable for insurance purposes and in the unfortunate event of a dispute over the condition of an item post-move. Market values can change, and you’ll want to ensure your insurance coverage is adequate for its current worth. To bridge this gap, thoroughly review your insurance options.

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Closing Costs Calculator – NerdWallet

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You can shop around to get the best deal on some items, such as home insurance, but you can’t control the costs for things like taxes and government fees. Closing costs include loan and service fees, taxes, government fees and insurance premiums. The owner’s title insurance premium is for title insurance for the home buyer.

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6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership

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Guest Author Bio: Kalen Smith writes about health insurance and related topics for [link]. Whirl pools and steam rooms are equally useless for getting in shape. Gym memberships are more negotiable than you may think, particularly with reasonable managers. Take advantage of health insurance discounts. Avoid contracts.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. You may have heard that interest rates on some savings accounts have gone up, so I pulled my head out of the sand and transferred the cash portion of our college savings to two separate savings vehicles: a 15-month CD and a high-yield savings account.

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The Pros And Cons Of Hiring A Financial Advisor

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But financial advisors are not all created equal, and those looking for an advisor must understand the potential drawbacks of using one. Today’s best financial advisors focus on developing a comprehensive strategy that can cover many aspects, including investment, insurance, estate planning and more. Cons Unclear fees.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

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Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. I personally have indulged in a bit of this and believe that my spouse may well have (subconsciously) as well. In fact, the non-working spouse may have an inclination to yield to this as well.

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