Developing Good Financial Habits As Firefighters
All my life, I've been told to set goals. You probably have too. The thing is, though, setting a goal doesn't accomplish it. It's the follow-through that matters.
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FINANCE
Money makes the world go around. Providing invaluable information to help firefighters understand their money and finances, they will quickly see it’s not how much you make, but how much you save. We teach firefighters — notorious bargain hunters who love a good deal — how to keep their hard-earned money in the bank, revealing money managing strategies, tips and suggestions on budgeting as well as retirement planning and understanding debt.
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Strategies For Retirement
Retirement planning. Don’t let these two words scare you. While the thought of determining pensions, government benefits, retirement age and lifestyle goals send some people running in the opposite direction, it doesn’t have to be a head-spinning experience. The trick is to use an expert who can help you to build a solid, secure plan for your future.
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Finding Happiness On The Path To Retirement
For decades, you’ve had a place to go, a job to do and people relying on you. When you started your career, you took a pledge to serve and protect others, but in doing so, you excelled at a profession you love.
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Are You Living Paycheck To Paycheck?
For some, the end of each month approaches with the painful realization that there is not enough money to cover all our expenses. One solution might be to get a second job, or even a higher paying job. But that is not always a possibility, particularly if we enjoy our current job.
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Is Financial Stress Making You Sick And Tired?
It’s past midnight and you know you should be sleeping, but your brain is on overdrive and your body is restless. Your credit card is past due and your bank account is in the red. Your oldest is also applying to post-secondary schools, but you don’t know how to tell her that there’s no education fund. Then, there’s the money you owe your brother.
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Do You Have Too Much Month At The End Of Your Money?
For some, the end of each month approaches with the painful realization that there is not enough money to cover all our expenses.
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6 Strategies To Extinguish Your Debt
Debt is an oppressive burden resting on your shoulders during the day that turns into a weight on your chest as you lie awake at night. It’s like a fire that becomes harder to battle with each gust of wind or swipe of the credit card. Debt ruins relationships and destroys futures, and it also has the power to deteriorate a person’s self-esteem and overall health. It sounds heavy, right? Well, it is.
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6 Quick Tips To Save More Money
We all have good intentions when it comes to saving money, but sometimes the hardest part is starting. Maybe you find yourself waiting for a milestone, like turning a certain age or getting a raise, or you rob your savings to fulfill your need for more wants. Either way, it’s easy to feel stuck. Here’s a dose of reality for you: you’ll only start saving money when you make it a priority.
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3 Steps To Knock Down Overspending
Overspending — it’s a topic that people don’t like to talk about but one that many can relate to. It’s a situation that often starts innocently: a few impulse purchases here, a round of brews for your buds there, a new tool for that project you’ve been putting off. Before you know it, you’re in the red having spent more than you can afford — and then some.
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