Posted by Jennifer Spencer on September 15, 2010 in Customer Questions, PerkStreet Posts, Personal Finance
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Posted by Craig Brokowski on September 13, 2010 in Bright Future, Income Boosters, Retirement
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This week on the PerkStreet blog, we’re tackling topics to help you steer clear of some financial dangers, from investing in your retirement to co-signing a loan to protecting yourself from fraud. This first post in the series comes to us from Craig Brokowski, the creator of Free from Broke – a personal finance blog for regular folks.
A company sponsored 401(k) can be a powerful retirement investment vehicle. But do you know many employees either choose not to participate or don’t contribute at least to the company match? This could be serious long-term money left on the table for retirement. I’m here to tell you three simple reasons you need to contribute to your 401(k):
Posted by Kevin Mulligan on September 3, 2010 in Living Well, Personal Finance
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This post is by guest writer Kevin Mulligan. Kevin is developing a freelance writing career focused on personal finance.
If you’ve ever followed me on Twitter you’ve noticed my profile photo is me standing outside the glorious Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. I’m sporting my UT hat, and (you can’t see it) a UT sweatshirt.
Posted by Jennifer Spencer on August 19, 2010 in Dump Your Debt, Living Well, PerkStreet Posts
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Oh, it’s only a cup of coffee. Just this one album. You probably find that you can easily justify most small purchases by telling yourself that it’s just this once or the item is low cost. But lots of low cost items over time can add up into some fast and furious debt. Imagine if every time you reached into your wallet to splurge, you put that money aside instead.
Posted by Pete Anderson on July 30, 2010 in Family, Personal Finance
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The final post in this week’s series of managing finances during major life changes comes from our friend Pete over at Bible Money Matters, who’s a brand new father!
A few weeks ago my wife and I had our first child, our little boy named Carter John. We’re both overjoyed at becoming first time parents, and we both agree that there’s nothing quite like welcoming a new life into the world. The overwhelming joy and happiness that comes along with being a parent can’t compare to anything I’ve ever known.
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