Category Archives: investing

How much do you know about social security?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by FCA Admin

I was recently reading an article about young workers and social security.  The article mentions that many young adults don’t understand social security and the impact that social security and saving can have on their future plans. Some basic facts … Continue reading →

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Women need to save more for retirement

Posted on December 31, 2023 by FCA Admin

  I recently came across an article about why women should save more for retirement.  Interesting I thought. So I kept reading. The primary reason that we should save more is because we tend to outlive men.  And the longer … Continue reading →

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Keeping the New Year’s Resolution

Posted on May 28, 2023 by FCA Admin

The first quarter of the year is almost over.  And if you are like me, you haven’t been keeping your New Year’s Resolutions.  Of course we are all human and so far this year has been full of surprises and … Continue reading →

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Start Smart in 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by FCA Admin

Let’s face it, 2022 has been a very challenging year for everyone regardless of income level.  As we near the end of 2022 and prepare for 2023, let’s start planning now in order to avoid some of the financial pitfalls … Continue reading →

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Teaching your kids how to save

Posted on December 11, 2022 by FCA Admin

It has often been said that a penny saved is a penny earned.  This phrase has been passed down from generations.  But sometimes it gets lost and not passed down from a parent to a child.  But how do we … Continue reading →

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Free Government Resources on Personal Finance

Posted on August 10, 2022 by FCA Admin

Have you ever wondered what government resources are out there? Well, don’t keep wondering, simply click and take advantage of these great resources. Mymoney.gov-This site provides a wealth of resources for businesses and individuals alike.  Whether you are looking to … Continue reading →

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What are your barriers to saving?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by FCA Admin

             I came across this great article on Americasaves.org.  Many people have difficulty saving for one reason or another.  In this article, the writer shares some great tips to help and encourage people to save. The topics that she discusses … Continue reading →

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What Makes You Feel Rich?

Posted on October 15, 2021 by FCA Admin

I recently read an article about what makes people feel rich.  Immediately, I started to think about myself and my current financial situation.  I am not a millionaire.  I do not have rich parents and I have a 9 to … Continue reading →

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Eleven Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Posted on December 6, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-13 Inside This Issue Most taxpayers get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service when they file their tax returns. For those who don’t get a refund, the IRS offers several options to pay their … Continue reading →

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Get Ready…Get Set…SaveUp.com!

Posted on August 11, 2018 by FCA Admin

Are you ready for a new financial revolution?  If so, then SaveUp is for you. Save up is a new rewards program. Best of all, the goal of SaveUp is to encourage financial literacy and financial independence. So how does … Continue reading →

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