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Was There A Credit Union At The First Thanksgiving?

November 24, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

Was there a credit union at the first Thanksgiving? The short answer is no, there was not.  The first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621, which was 150 years before the creation of the first credit unions.  In fact, the first modern financial … [Read more]

How to Retire When They Keep Moving the Finish Line

November 17, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

What happens if you’ve made it to the day you thought you’d be retiring, but you’re simply not financially ready? Perhaps you passed your “Plan B” date.  Maybe even “Plan C” has come and gone. You know you’ve been making the right moves, but a … [Read more]

A Smarter Way to Shop for Holiday Gift Cards

November 17, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, holiday shopping is on the minds of many.  You might have gotten off to a solid start but have a few people left on your list that have you stumped when it comes to deciding what to get them. One of the … [Read more]

The Government’s $3 Trillion Dollar Financial Plan

November 9, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

So, whatever happened to that interest rate hike?  It was supposed to happen all spring, then all summer, and now we’re supposed to be fully confident that the Federal Reserve is going to raise interest rates by the end of 2015.  But so far, it … [Read more]

Buying a Used Car, Part Two: Loans and Negotiation

November 9, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

If you missed part one of our guide to buying a used car, take a moment to click here and check it out.  We covered choosing the right car, understanding the value of the vehicle and many aspects of the process up to the point you sit down with the … [Read more]

Financial Planning In Divorce: How To Take Care Of The last Thing On Your Mind

October 28, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

If you’re in the unfortunate position of considering a divorce, you’re likely overwhelmed by many things. Couple that with the draining effects of a failing marriage and it’s easy to let a simple thing like financial planning go neglected. Even if … [Read more]

What 3 Famous Scary Stories Can Teach You About Smart Money Management

October 28, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again! The nights get longer. Haunting winds rattle shutters and swaying trees cast spooky shadows in the moonlight. It’s time to tell ghost stories! These stories scare us, but they can also show us something. Let’s see … [Read more]

Buying A Used Car, Part One: Finding The Right Car

October 22, 2015 by Carol Bradshaw Leave a Comment

You’ve probably heard that a car is the second-largest purchase the typical American makes after their home, but that’s not really true.  It might seem like it, since the median home price in the US was just under $190,000 last year, while a new … [Read more]

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