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Review your credit reports regularly for signs of fraud, as well as errors. Both can result in you being denied credit or paying higher interest rates than necessary on your credit cards, mortgages, and…

Credit can both help and hurt when it comes to reaching your financial goals. For example, if your goal is to buy a home, a low-interest mortgage is a smart way to go. Carrying large balances on high-interest…

The surest way to build wealth is to spend less money than you bring in. The first step is to create a budget by examining your income and expenditures in order to determine exactly how much money you…

Whenever you head out on a journey to an unfamiliar destination, it is a good idea to consult a map or a GPS. The same holds true for your financial goals. After identifying your goals, it is a good idea…

Save, save, save. There is no time like the present to begin saving for unexpected expenses, retirement, and your other goals. The earlier you begin to save, the more stable your future will be in the…

The fourth quarter global and U.S. market performance results are in! Copper Leaf Financial’s review of the quarter’s market performance is now published and available to view online. Simply click here. Simply…

With a little planning, retirement can be a time to enjoy the good things in life. Three retirement planning musts: Take full advantage of retirement investment options. Make the most of everything your…

Preparation and a solid plan may provide a financial safety net at a time when it’s most needed.  Unemployment. Having a rainy day fund can be an enormous help in warding off financial disaster. Your…

Getting married and having children are as much financial milestones as emotional ones. Marriage. A few questions you should consider before (and shortly after) the wedding: Do you need a prenuptial…

Following are 7 tips for keeping your dream of buying a home from turning into a nightmare. Decide first whether this is the right time to buy. Investigate financing early on. Shop around for the best…