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What’s New with the FAFSA? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 85 percent of U.S. college
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Dear Cautious Optimist, We hope that winter treated you well. Spring is here, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and ,allegedly,
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Spring has sprung and flowers are starting to bloom, meanwhile opportunities and challenges emerge from the depths of our financial
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In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s important to reflect on the progress of women’s rights, especially in the realm
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In the financial world, the performance of U.S. Treasury Bonds, especially the 10-year treasuries, had recently veered off its traditional
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Want to pay less taxes? If given a way to legally reduce tax liability, most Americans would welcome that opportunity
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In the financial landscape post-2022, value stocks, traditionally seen as the reliable workhorses of many investment portfolios, faced unexpected headwinds.
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Last year’s headlines, which continued through the New Year, threw light on a curious phenomenon in the stock market. It