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Your Annual Financial Check-Up: Key Areas to Review

Covers reviewing your budget, investment performance, retirement contributions, insurance coverage, credit report, net worth calculation, and progress towards goals.

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  • April 29, 2025
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Index Funds vs. ETFs: Understanding the Key Differences

Compares how they trade, expense ratios, minimum investments, tax efficiency, and when one might be preferred over the other for different investors.

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  • April 29, 2025
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Financial Considerations for Starting a Family

Discusses budgeting for childcare, healthcare, housing changes, saving for college early, life insurance needs, and updating your estate plan.

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  • April 28, 2025
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Navigating Student Loan Repayment Options in 2025

Covers income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, potential forgiveness programs (e.g., PSLF), consolidation, and when refinancing might make sense based on current rates.

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  • April 28, 2025
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Setting Financial Goals You’ll Actually Achieve (SMART Method)

Explains each component of the SMART framework with financial examples (e.g., saving for a down payment) to create clear, actionable financial objectives.

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  • April 28, 2025
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The Cost of Convenience: Are Delivery Apps Draining Your Wallet?

Breaks down delivery fees, service charges, inflated menu prices, and tips, encouraging mindful use and comparing costs to traditional shopping/cooking.

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  • April 28, 2025
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What Are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)?

Explains how the principal value of TIPS adjusts with inflation (CPI), how interest is paid, tax considerations, and their role in hedging purchasing power risk.

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  • April 28, 2025
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Avoiding Lifestyle Creep: Keep Your Spending in Check As Income Grows

Strategies include automating savings increases, setting spending rules for raises/bonuses, prioritizing long-term goals, and practicing gratitude.

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  • April 28, 2025
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Pros and Cons in 2025

Considers current mortgage rates, potential investment returns, tax implications, liquidity needs, and the psychological benefit of eliminating mortgage debt.

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  • April 28, 2025
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