Interest is a funny thing. It seems complicated, and it can be, but a financially savvy lady needs to understand how interest works. This week’s Finance 101 topic is going to cover the basics of interest and how it can work in your favor. There are some interest rates that can’t be controlled, and there […]
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This Finance 101 topic is an overview of credit reports and credit scores. We all know that credit is a crucial part of anyone’s life. Without proper credit, you will struggle to obtain things such as houses, cars and college education. Understanding how and where your credit is tracked is the first step to having
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At some point in your life, you may need to think about getting a loan. Whether it is a student loan to help you get through college, an auto loan to help you purchase a car, or a home loan for your first house. Loans and lines of credit are a crucial part of life,
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In the last Finance 101 topic, we covered the most common types of investments: Stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Now, the CGS Team is going to provide you with an overview of the investing process and common investment strategies that may work for you. We understand that learning about investing can be an overwhelming amount
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Today, the Finance 101 series will be covering the most common types of investments: Bonds, Stocks and Mutual Funds. We will give you a high level overview of each of the investment types, so that you are knowledgeable about your investment options. We will be covering investing and investment strategies in more detail in next
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This Finance 101 topic will cover 401ks, 403bs and IRAs. We will discuss the meaning of these three common retirement plans, as well as the significant differences of each. This Finance 101 topic will cover 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs. We will discuss the meaning of these three common retirement plans, as well as the significant
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Breaking down common bank accounts can help you understand the different banking options available to you. This Finance 101 topic will cover everything you need to know about the different types of checking, savings and additional accounts offered by common and online banking institutions. Whether you are in need of signing up for a new
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