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Do Your Feelings Affect How You Manage Your Money?

Does thinking about your finances ever make you feel anxious? Well then, you are not alone. Fear, sadness, guilt, and even anger are very common emotions that people experience around the topic of money. When people talk about money and finances, they tend to use words like “income”, “credit”,...

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Some General Rules for Car Buying:

The longer you keep the same car, the more money you’ll save in the long run- When it begins to cost more for repair than the value of the car, time to sell it! Lease or Buy? Will your work help offset leasing costs? Do...

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Finances Can be Difficult to Talk About

Many people find it uncomfortable to discuss their financial situation and while these discussions can be some of the most uncomfortable, they can also be the most productive.

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Taking Advantage of Free Credit Reports

In response to Covid-19, www.AnnualCreditReport.com is offering a free credit report from each of the three credit bureaus (Transunion, Equifax, and Experian) every week from now until April 2021, something that is...

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Waiting for your Unemployment Check benefits?

Despite submitting their claims in mid-March, many people in SW Washington and Oregon have yet to receive a single penny from their state or federal CARES $600 unemployment benefit. How was my client able to get through to a live unemployment representative within 10 minutes while...

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The Save First Blog

This is a financial blog designed to help you meet your financial goals. Our team of financial educators, counselors, and coaches discuss relevant topics for everyday financial matters.