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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Jan 16, 2023

Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

Finance
Savings
Are you making one of these common financial mistakes? Here are some steps to consider.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Jan 12, 2023

It's Never Too Late to Save for Retirement

Retirement
If you’re in your 50s and haven’t done much to save for retirement, you still have time.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Jan 9, 2023

Should You Prioritize Retirement Savings over College Savings?

Retirement
College
College and retirement require serious savings. Is it possible to save for both?
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Jan 2, 2023

Understanding Your True Risk Tolerance

Investments
Knowing both your financial and emotional risk tolerance could be vital to your portfolio performance.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Dec 26, 2022

Financial Planning for Young Professionals

Investments
Finance
It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Dec 19, 2022

Creating an Investment Philosophy

Investments
A clear investment philosophy may help you stay focused on your goals, even in times of uncertainty.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Dec 12, 2022

Working with an Investment Professional

Investments
Trying to find the right investment professional for you? Here are some questions to ask in your initial consult.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Dec 5, 2022

Debt and Retirement: Can You Handle Both?

Retirement
If you’re struggling to save for retirement because of debt, it’s never too late to start.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Nov 28, 2022

Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

Investments
Your preconceived notions may be impacting your decision-making process. Thankfully, it’s possible to overcome them.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Nov 21, 2022

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

Investments
While not guaranteed, a well-balanced portfolio may be better at handling market risk.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Nov 14, 2022

Unwrap a Holiday with Less Financial Stress

Savings
Lifestyle
With a few small changes to your holiday spending habits, you may cut back on end-of-year financial stress.
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Melissa Carriles Biggham | Nov 13, 2022

The 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Retirement
Social Security and SSI benefits are increasing in 2023. Here’s what you need to know.
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