The Power of Cultivating Gratitude

It costs nothing to say thank you. Yet cultivating gratitude in your life may be one of the most rewarding moves you can make. Not only does it invoke warm fuzzies in everyone involved, expressing your appreciation may actually improve your health and well-being. A landmark study by gratitude researcher Robert A. Emmons has shown

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Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score is more important than ever. Once viewed as a necessity when applying for a mortgage, it now factors into renting an apartment, paying for utilities, buying a cell phone, and determining the amount you pay for home and auto insurance! Here are tips to help you improve and maintain a good credit

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Taxes and Charitable Giving

These days, charities need your support more than ever. As you lend a helping hand, keep the following tax facts in mind. The tax consequences of charitable gifts If you itemize, you may deduct cash contributions to qualified charities, as well as the fair market value of donated property. Contributions to religious institutions and large,

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5 Tips to Help You Save When Attending a Wedding

Planning on attending a wedding or two (or three or four…) this summer? If you’re not careful the costs will add up fast, especially if travel is involved. Here are five tips to survive the financial cost of wedding season: Give a price-savvy wedding gift. Most people want to give a wedding gift that, on some