McRae: A 529 week to remember
By Treasurer David McRae Tax advantaged education savings accounts have come to be known as 529 accounts. Why? No good
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Harris: Make every penny count in May and every day!
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Counselor at Southern Bancorp Some people may look for pennies – especially if they’re on
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McRae: Oh, the Places You’ll Go
The reality is that education at all levels is intended to enrich one’s life but also to get you a job.
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Harris: November to remember your healthcare savings
If you still have medical dollars in your healthcare flexible spending account, you should put this on your financial to-do list: start spending it down.
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Harris: The telltale signs of too much debt
Some of the telltale signs that might suggest you are in over your head when it comes to debt.
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Harris: S.A.V.E.: Updated Information for Student Loan Repayment Plan
The new S.A.V.E. plan replaces the Department of Education’s REPAYE plan.
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Harris: Financial Freedom in July
Financial freedom means having enough money to cover living expenses and pursue life goals without having to work to generate income.
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McRae: How are your resolutions doing?
A Forbes Health poll explains the average resolution will actually last about 3.74 months.
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Understanding the principles of Financial Literacy Month
April is the month that is known for the start of the spring season and National Financial Literacy Month.
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Harris: March into developing saving as a habit
Daylight Saving Time arrives on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m., the practice of moving clocks forward one hour during the summer months, to be eventually changed backward one hour during the fall.
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