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Disputing a Credit Card Transaction
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Disputing a Credit Card Transaction

People rarely carry cash anymore; instead, people typically go cashless and utilize their credit cards. Due to the number of people using credit cards, your credit card information could fall

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
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How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

Figuring out how many credit cards belong in your purse or wallet can give you a headache. But, as new offers keep popping up, it can be tempting to take

Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
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Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

Everybody wants to spend their money prudently, save it carefully, and invest it to the best of their ability. However, not everyone knows the best way to go about it.

2022 Paycheck Planning
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2022 Paycheck Planning

Another year has come to an end, which means new changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines. In tough economic times, you shouldn’t underestimate

Real Stories, People, & Life
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Real Stories, People, & Life

Nelsie Farnacio contacted the Institute of Financial Wellness for the same reason as many other Americans: she was waking up at night worrying about running out of money in retirement.

Real Stories, People, & Life
Financial Wellness 101

Real Stories, People, & Life

Byron Hazley never felt he had a solid financial plan, but when his wife passed away, the 66-year-old healthcare management executive felt he could wait no more. For years, the

How Cost of Living Adjustments are Calculated
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How Cost of Living Adjustments are Calculated

When you file for Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your lifetime earnings are used to determine the amount of your monthly retirement benefit. However, this number is not static

Becoming financially independent
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Becoming Financially Independent

Financial freedom often begins by becoming financially independent. Many people do not realize how financially dependent they’ve grown or how easy it is to find oneself there. Some people never