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Car buying trends in the 2024 market

The markets for new, used and electric vehicles are shifting rapidly.
While inventory levels continue to stabilize, semiconductor chip shortages are still playing a role in keeping dealer supply relatively low in 2024.
Family

Unique planning challenges when caring for a child with special needs

From special needs trusts to government resources, families need to consider a broad array of options.
There's an entire ecosystem of factors influencing financial planning for families with special needs.
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How to maximize year-end charitable giving

Any time is a good time to carefully consider how you can best benefit yourself and the institutions you want to help.
Start by considering which causes you care most about. Is it access to education, animal welfare or maybe the arts?
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Tips to improve your financial stress and mental health

Pay attention to your wallet. Financial stressors can greatly impact mental and physical health.
A majority of Americans surveyed say money is a significant source of stress in their lives.
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The key behind smart personal financial planning

Learn the basics of personal financial planning to reach your goals faster.
Your first attempt to create a financial plan doesn't need to be detailed or complicated.
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Make a budget that helps you achieve financial goals

A budget gives you a realistic picture of your finances and helps you set future goals.
Once you've established a budget, the next challenge is sticking to it.
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How to care for yourself as you care for an aging parent

Your financial and emotional health are important as you try to help an ailing parent.
It's important to find ways to safeguard your financial and emotional health, and the health of your family, if you're providing care to an aging parent or another loved one.
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Why you should save your tax refund

If you're getting a tax refund this year, consider saving instead of spending it the first chance you get. Here's why.
Here's a few options you might want to consider if you’re getting a tax refund this year.
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Stay on track with family budgeting tools

The right family budgeting tool can help track your expenses, identify budget leaks and save money.
Budgeting isn't a single event. It's a process that you must continue working on together.
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Budgeting tips for single-income families

Financial discipline and smart saving will help ease your transition to a single-income family.
If you've decided to become a single-income family, you'll need to make changes to your lifestyle, spending and savings goals.
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Create a family budget to teach financial discipline

Financial discipline for families can be a challenge, but a budget helps you stay on track.
You can make financial discipline as a family easier by making smart choices and forming positive habits.
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How exchange rates work

Maximize currency exchange rates before you ever leave home.
Consider adding some padding to your overall trip budget to allow for exchange rate fluctuations.
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Budgeting with the 60/20/20 rule

The 60/20/20 rule is a flexible budgeting approach that can make money management more intuitive.
The 60/20/20 rule gives you plenty of freedom to make it your own.
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Good money habits for your family

These four essential financial skills will help you shape positive and lasting money habits.
Positive money habits start with a basic level of financial literacy.
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Tips for keeping track of expenses

Make your budget work harder for you by automating your expense tracking.
It's important that whatever method you choose for logging purchases and other expenses works for you and your lifestyle.
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How much are you spending?

Categorize your spending and find out where your money goes!

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