Watch an episode of Dancing with the Stars, and you’ll notice that the best performances result from teamwork, practice, encouragement and support. A good partnership requires give-and-take in almost all areas of life, including your finances. Is...
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How Women Are Different from Men, Financially Speaking We all know men and women are different in some fundamental ways. But is this true when it comes to financial planning? In a word, yes. In the financial world, women often find themselves in very...
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We all know that staying physically active and eating healthfully can do a body good. But have you ever thought about the fitness of your finances? Your approach to money management needs regular checkups, too. You might discover that you need to...
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An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. In fact, IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or...
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With consumer sentiment the highest it’s been since the recession, shoppers may have opened their wallets more this holiday season. Will their holiday spending leave shoppers with a credit hangover? The American Bankers Association offers the...
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The average person changes jobs 10 to 15 times during their lifetime. That can mean leaving a trail of retirement accounts behind. Many people are finding that it makes sense to move those funds into a single IRA. The trick is to manage the process...
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Whether you are rolling over an IRA, consolidating a variety of accounts or starting from scratch, Horizon Bank is the perfect place for your retirement and other investment accounts. A financial partner you can trust With no hidden fees or agendas,...
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Measuring investment returns can get quite confusing due to the number of different ways returns are calculated and presented to investors. It can be challenging for investors to get a sense of comparable returns across investment options and time...
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