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Cris McBride | Sep 26, 2022

Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

Savings
Finance
Planning a budget is usually the easy part, but sticking to it may take some work. Here are some tips to get started.
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Cris McBride | Sep 19, 2022

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

Investments
While not guaranteed, a well-balanced portfolio may be better at handling market risk.
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Cris McBride | Sep 12, 2022

What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

Finance
It’s not uncommon for someone to receive a large inheritance or another windfall, only to see it blown away. Here are some tips to avoid the same fate.
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Cris McBride | Sep 5, 2022

Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

Investments
Your preconceived notions may be impacting your decision-making process. Thankfully, it’s possible to overcome them.
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Cris McBride | Aug 29, 2022

Is a Reverse Mortgage a Smart Path to Extra Retirement Cash Flow?

Retirement
If you’re over the age of 62 and in need of some extra cash flow in your retirement, you may be considering a reverse mortgage. Borrowing money from your home
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Cris McBride | Aug 22, 2022

Financial Management for Couples: When a Spender and a Saver Fall in Love

Finance
Relationships can be filled with tricky financial situations. Here are some tips on navigating money management as a team.
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Cris McBride | Aug 15, 2022

Preparing for Lifetime Income in Retirement

Retirement
Worried about outliving your income? Here’s how to start planning for your retirement needs.
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Cris McBride | Aug 8, 2022

Working with an Investment Professional

Investments
Trying to find the right investment professional for you? Here are some questions to ask in your initial consult.
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Cris McBride | Aug 1, 2022

Financial Planning for Young Professionals

Investments
Finance
It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future.
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Cris McBride | Jul 25, 2022

Common Investor Biases and How They Can Impact Your Finances

Investments
No matter how you invest, you may have biases that are impacting your decisions. Are you affected by one of these common biases?
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Cris McBride | Jul 18, 2022

Finance Lessons for Your Teen

Family
Finance
Teens are adults in training and an important part of your family's financial picture. Help them build good habits so they're ready for the future.
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Cris McBride | Jul 11, 2022

The Risk of Reverse Dollar-Cost Averaging for Retirees

Retirement
Investments
What exactly is dollar-cost averaging? And how can reverse dollar-cost averaging be risky to those who live on a fixed income?
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