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Bedel Financial’s Guide for First-Time Homebuyers
It’s that time of year! If you’re in the market for your first home, it’s critical to ensure you have a good game plan for the purchase. Not sure what to include in your game plan? We have you covered with the ins and outs of buying your first home.
How My Spending Challenge Played Out
In August, Kate challenged herself to tackle one bad spending habit per month. Did she make it? Follow along as she discusses the outcome of her spending challenge and what she learned along the way.
Practice What You Preach
At the beginning of June I wrote an article about the adjustments new college graduates face as they enter the workforce. In it, I provided tips on ...
From Classrooms to Cubicles
Spring Commencement is over and the Class of 2017 is entering the workforce. Gone are mornings that begin at 10 a.m., nap-filled afternoons and ...
5 Easy Ways to Save on College Costs
College is one of the largest expenses you’ll encounter in your lifetime. Aside from attending an in-state university or receiving scholarships, there are other ways to reduce the amount of money spent on college costs. In addition to saving on tuition, students have the ability to minimize other expenses such as books, room and board. Here are five easy ways to save on costs:
Taking Care of a Whole New Generation of Wealth Accumulators
For parents, the questions never stop no matter the age of your children. Perhaps your new college graduate needs financial direction on what to do ...
Millennials and Financial Literacy
Studies have shown that Americans do not have a high level of financial literacy. Furthermore, millennials have been identified as the subgroup with the weakest proficiency.
The Next Generation of Student Loan Debt Refinancing
To consolidate, refinance, or do nothing? The answer is not simple. It’s based on everyone’s unique situation—type of debt (federal or private), current interest rate, income level, occupation, estimated payoff timeline, etc.
Staying Connected with Social Media
In today’s digital world, sharing important information with our clients has become easier than ever before.
Dear Young Families: Buy Life Insurance, It’s Cheap!
When you are young, your responsibilities in life can change quickly. Within a few years, you can go from single and dependent-free to married with children, a mortgage, and new savings goals.
A Millennial’s Vision of Retirement
Are you a Millennial? If not you, are your children? The answer is yes, if born between 1981 and 1997. The experiences of the Millennial generation are and will be vastly different from the Boomer’s, with one exception. Will this generation prepare better for retirement?
Money Lessons for Kids
Do you fear your children will waste their inheritance? If so, you are among 30% of parents who believe their family’s next generation has less than good money management skills.