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Setting aside some of your earnings each month for your financial future, or ‘Paying yourself first,’ is an increasingly popular tactic for growing your own financial stability. Here are some suggestions on how to best ‘Pay yourself first’...

Debt can feel overwhelming. We accumulat it at various points throughout our lives. We see it rise from our credit cards, student loans, cars, medical bills, mortgages and even second mortgages. It never feels like we are making progress. For many,...

Get into the habit of conserving energy: electricity, gas, and water. It benefits you, the environment, and your bank account! If you follow this advice, an average family with a utilities bill of $175, could save between 20 and 35 percent. Horizon...

After several years of struggling to earn a profit, pork producers could find themselves back in the black in 2012, says a Purdue Extension agricultural economist. Profits in 2012 are forecast at about $17 per head, which would be the highest since...

Managing your finances is an important step toward a secure future, but 61 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and more than 60 percent have no “rainy day” fund for emergencies. Follow these personal finance tips to see how you can...

Is your wallet being stretched a little thin these days? Are you tired of the fees being charged by traditional financial institutions? Are you asking yourself, ‘Why did I pay a fee for that’? Well, maybe it’s time to experience the credit...

Saving for major financial goals such as retirement or a college tuition takes time and investment. There are several different options for investing, and it’s important to diversify your portfolio. Learn why bonds might be a good choice for your...

Most Americans have debt. Some debt is good, because you need to establish a line of credit before you can get a loan for a new home or a college tuition. Spending more than you can afford, however, gets you into trouble. Learn how to get out of debt...

No one wants to find themselves in a sticky financial situation. It’s important to have that little extra padding in your checking account, but when you really want a new smartphone or a nice vacation, it’s tempting to take some of that padding...

Higher education is the gateway to success. Attending a college or university enables today’s youth to develop the skills needed to build tomorrow’s future. As the cost of higher education increases, however, so does the need to save for your...