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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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With the New Year comes a fresh start: New goals, resolutions and dreams. Last year’s cluttered closet should stay there! So the thought that you can make money cleaning out your closet should excite you, but imagine every morning before work or school you wake up knowing that anything in your closet can be worn!
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Well City Girls, another year is upon us. This year has come and gone, and now a new year is here. New Year, New Finances, New You! The New Year always brings the intention of change, the hope of achieving goals, and the motivation to start fresh with a recharged vision. Although a majority of
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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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Celebrities just seem to have it all don’t they? Money, fame, and access to things that the “normal” people don’t; however, people rarely take into consideration that celebrities can actually be financially savvy, or, dare we say it, even frugal. City Girl Savings has done some research to see which celebs are strategically spending their
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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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It’s as simple as this… When you find out how simple it is to save an extra $1825 a year, you are going to wish you started years ago! The only effort required in this incredibly easy tactic is consistency. Starting today, take a $5 dollar bill and put it in a jar. If you
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The CGS Team is proud to present a quick Q&A session with Jennifer Streaks. Jennifer Streaks is a nationally recognized financial expert specializing in personal finance. With a law degree from Howard University and an MBA from The John Hopkins University Carey School of Business, Jennifer has been helping people with their personal finances since
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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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