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Five Tips to Raise Money Savvy Children
In our world of instant gratification and easy access to credit, it has become more and more difficult to impart the value of money to our children.
Saving for Your Kids’ Education: What You Should Know
Most parents want to contribute to their children’s future education costs, but many don’t know how to do so in the most productive way. Even if your children are young, you should still look to the future and think about college. Paying for the college education can...
Confused about Medicare?
Here’s What You Need to Know The Medicare system can feel overwhelming. From knowing the difference between Medicaid and Medicare to questions about enrollment and benefits, it can be difficult to sort through all the information available and see where you fit in....
Nine Tips for Seniors Living on a Fixed Income
Seniors who are living on a fixed income often have difficulty adhering to a budget while still living a fulfilled and active life. Because retirement should be one of the happiest and most relaxed times in your life, it always pains me to see seniors struggling with...
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Should you take out a reverse mortgage? You are the only one who can answer that question yet it will help you make the decision if you understand how a reverse mortgage is different than a regular mortgage.
Considerations for Parents of College Students
Late summer and fall is when students head back to college or start college for the first time. While these students and their parents have been thinking about how to pay for college, what to take to college, how to decorate the dorm room, and what classes to take, here are some other items that should be considered.
What to do after the Equifax Data Hack
Big news this week, besides the hurricanes, is the Equifax breach where approximately 143 million consumers’ information was disclosed to criminals. What should you do to protect yourself?
Workshop: How to beat student debt
As the cost of attending college continues to increase, so does the student loan debt level. According to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the average outstanding balance is now $34,144. Plus, the percentage of borrowers owing $50,000 or more has more than tripled in the last 10 years.
Happy Labor Day 2017
As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, Crystal Financial Solutions looks back in appreciation for those who share the fruits of their labor with us to make our business thrive.
Create your own lottery jackpot
Whenever the Powerball jackpot increases to a large number, many folks spend money on lottery tickets. Even after someone wins the big jackpot, folks continue to buy the tickets in hopes of cashing in on one of the smaller prizes.