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Emergency Funds: How Much to Save and Where to Keep It

Emergency Funds: How Much to Save and Where to Keep It

by mattdixon | Apr 13, 2025 | budgeting, finance, matt dixon

A crucial component of financial planning is setting up an emergency fund, which serves as a safety net to cover unforeseen expenses and financial emergencies without requiring the use of high-interest debt or the depletion of long-term savings. In this guide,...
Five Personal Finance Tips for Young Adults

Five Personal Finance Tips for Young Adults

by mattdixon | Mar 13, 2023 | budgeting, finance, greenville, matt dixon, philanthropy, Uncategorized

As a young adult, navigating the world of personal finance can be challenging. You may be starting your first job, dealing with student loans, and trying to figure out how to save for the future. However, developing good financial habits early on can set you up for...
What is Long-Term Investing?

What is Long-Term Investing?

by mattdixon | Jan 11, 2023 | budgeting, finance, IRA Accounts, matt dixon

Investing involves putting your money into something in the hopes of generating a positive return. While some forms of investing are short-term, the greatest returns often come from long-term investing. What Are Long-Term Investments? A long-term investment is...
Sacrifices to Make for a More Stable Retirement

Sacrifices to Make for a More Stable Retirement

by mattdixon | Aug 7, 2022 | budgeting, matt dixon

Most people hope to have a comfortable retirement with no financial worries. Unfortunately, about 50% of adults have no retirement savings. Here are a few tips to start planning for a more stable retirement.  Give Up Luxury Goods and Services  Some of the first...
How to Strategically Pay Off Student Loans

How to Strategically Pay Off Student Loans

by mattdixon | Jun 21, 2022 | budgeting, finance, matt dixon

Make Additional Payments You should make larger payments to cut down the principal and reduce the payback period for the loan. When people begin paying off their student loans, they only make one or two small payments per year. These payments usually amount to about...
Easy Ways to Build a Strong Credit Score

Easy Ways to Build a Strong Credit Score

by mattdixon | May 26, 2022 | budgeting, finance, matt dixon

If you want your credit score to be in the “good” range instead of the poor range, you must know how to build a strong credit score. A high credit score can provide significant benefits, such as getting approved for loans and other financial assistance much more...
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