Millennials & Money: Make the best of the hand you were dealt

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No, it’s not just you; millennials have been dealt the worst economic luck in modern history—it’s a fact. We’ve lived through economic catastrophes and global changes that have directly affected our chances of getting ahead. Millennials entered the workforce at the beginning of the Great Recession, and while employment did eventually recover, millennials’ earnings never […]

Why Net Worth Is Important

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Different numbers mean different things – obviously – yet depending on what stage of life you’re in, the value or importance of a number can be drastically different. As a kid in grade school, it might have been your PIN for the school cafeteria. It was likely your SAT scores and GPA as you were […]

How Much Home, Car, & Debt You Can Afford on a 30, 50, and $100,000 Salary

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Seventy percent of millennials (ages 21-37) believe they are not saving as much as they could. The primary culprit? They blame spending too much on dining out. Many people believe the key to all their budgeting and debt woes is simply to make more money. But, SunTrust survey found that 1 in 3 making $75,000 […]