6 Signs You Need a Coach to Achieve Your Goals

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Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to meet your goals, no matter how hard you try? If so, it might be time to hire a coach. There’s a reason coaching is a lucrative profession. It works. But it takes the right combination of client and coach to be effective. A good coach can assess your strengths […]

5 Reward Credit Cards for the Responsible

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While many of us might see credit cards as a necessary evil, they can actually be an incredible way to not only build (and maintain) your credit but reap financial rewards as well if you’re responsible. On top of that, if you have what’s considered an ‘excellent’ credit score (800-850), a whole new world of […]

5 Personal Finance Resources for Beginners

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Personal finance is a pretty broad term; it encompasses everything from retirement planning, insurance, savings, investments, budgeting, banking, and tax planning. The entire personal finance industry is so broad that professionals make careers out of advising individuals and businesses in different areas (financial advisors, insurance salespeople, investment brokers, accountants, .etc). Here at Paychecks and Balances, […]