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How To Master Money And Relationships

by Gina Ryder February 19, 2012

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we hosted our first Twitter party. Diving into the vital yet seldom discussed topic of money and relationships, we turned to Twitter to dish the details of our financial love life using the hashtag, #ourmoneylove. Over 70 contributors joined in, sharing tips, exchanging life experiences, and seeking the advice of our [...]

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5 Financial Myths That Could Cost You a Home

by Stephanie Christensen February 10, 2012

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Maintaining a good credit score isn’t rocket science; you just have to know what to do and what not to do. Keep in mind that while it takes time and consistency to build a good score, all it takes is an isolated slip-up to undo years of good credit habits. And a low credit score can [...]

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10 Web Resources That Will Teach Your Kids How To Be Rich

by Jillian Lundberg February 8, 2012

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By the time children enter high school, their money habits have already been formed (Reuters). As a result, it’s critical to start their financial learning while they’re still young, just as you would want to establish other good habits. There’s no right or wrong way to begin introducing them to financial education, but a thought occurred [...]

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Your Go-To Girl: A Trusted Expert Answers Your Questions on 529 College Savings Plans

by Kent Smetters February 3, 2012

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If I don’t want to take part in a 529 college savings plan, what are some of my other options? A 529 plan is an education savings plan into which you make deposits from your after-tax money but your assets grow tax free. It is very much like a Roth IRA, but for education savings [...]

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How to Build A Savings, Even on a Limited Budget

by Stephanie Christensen February 1, 2012

How to Build a Savings

Saving is the first step to building wealth and obtaining true financial freedom. But how do you start saving when you have very little money to set aside? Here are four ways to build your savings, and keep your money growing. Keep it out of sight One of the key mistakes would-be savers make is [...]

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Talking To Your Parents About Their Financial Future: Part I

by Jacoba Urist January 25, 2012

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I’m in my mid-thirties and I still cringe when I think back to my mother sitting me down for “the talk” before I left for an eight-week summer teen tour across Israel. Thankfully, I’ve blocked most of it out, but I’m pretty sure there was something about using protection and her only being a collect [...]

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This Year? Plan for a Better Life…Financially

by Kat McCue January 24, 2012

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The new year is a time to take stock in what we have achieved as well as what’s left to do—or, as we at GoGirl like to put it, it’s a time for betterment. We feel strongly that everyone, no matter the age, gender, or lifestyle, is for the better by having a solid financial [...]

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It’s Sexy To Be Beautiful and Money Saavy: GoGirl Event

by Sarah Chang January 13, 2012

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Earlier this week, we gathered together some of GoGirl’s favorite bloggers and friends at the fabulous Warren-Tricomi salon on Madison Avenue for an evening of beauty, networking, and financial health. Guests were treated to complimentary manicures and blowouts while mingling over refreshments (provided by Kelly White Burrows) in anticipation of a presentation by personal finance [...]

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Think You Know About Family and Finance? Quiz Yourself

by Jacoba Urist January 6, 2012

How Much Do You Know About Your Family's Financial Future

Looking to learn more? Check out these articles on planning for your family’s financial future: The Big Secret to Saving for College The Easy Breezy Guide to Estate Planning Estate Planning Part II: Trusts Aren’t Just for Rich Kids

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Chip Away At Your Debt in 2012, Part 2: Who Should I Pay First?

by Stephanie Christensen January 4, 2012

What Debt Should I Pay First?

You probably know that you’ll need to make more than minimum payments if you have any hope of getting out of debt. But when you have a pile of credit card statements—where do you even begin? How is it possible to determine what debt to pay off first? Identify what debt costs you the most [...]

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