Thinking Ahead: Do You Have an Emergency Fund?

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An emergency fund is an account that is used to set aside funds to be used in an emergency. The purpose of the fund is to improve financial security by creating a safety net of funds that can be used to meet emergency expenses as well as reduce … [Read more...]

Thinking Ahead with Life Insurance

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Life insurance. It is supposed to take care of your family after your death, right? You hear a lot about life insurance, and the need for it on television, but what exactly does life insurance do for you? Is it really necessary? Is having a life … [Read more...]

Thinking Ahead: Prepare for the Future with a Will

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No one likes to think about death. The thing is, the death rate is 100 percent; one day, each of us will die. What happens so many times, is people are not prepared for death, or the death of a loved one. "Think Ahead Thursday" will be tips, … [Read more...]