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Coping with Financial Crises

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, June 12, 2017

Monetary setbacks will happen. TrueNorth Financial Strategies has some advice for you on resources you can rely on in the event of an emergency and steps you can take to start your own emergency fund.

Know Your Debt Ratio?

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, April 3, 2017

High debt and misuse of credit cards make it tough to save for retirement and pay off student loans. Money that goes to pay interest, late fees and old bills is money that could have been contributed to a retirement fund.

Your Credit Score Determines What You Pay

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, March 27, 2017

Credit scoring is a system creditors use to help determine whether to give you credit. It also may be used to help decide the terms you are offered or the rate you will pay for the loan.

Glossary of Retirement Terms

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, March 20, 2017

Did you feel lost during your company's retirement planning meeting? Here is a personal guide to help navigate the retirement lingo.

Most Commonly Stolen Passwords

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, February 27, 2017

How clever is your password? If it's on the list below, your password is just as easily stolen as it is remembered.

Understanding Your W-2 Form

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, February 6, 2017

You'll want to have your W-2 handy for this one! Knowing how to read your W-2 can help you understand your total overall compensation, and also help you get a head start when preparing your taxes.

Be Smart About New Year's Resolutions

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, January 30, 2017

Tips from TrueNorth on how to make and keep your New Year's resolutions.

Protecting Your Identity

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, November 7, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that about 10 million people are victims of identity theft every year.

Saving for Your Children's Future

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, October 24, 2016

Saving early is the key to financial success in the future. Even modest savings can grow into significant investments by the time that your child is ready to head off to school.

Seven Easy Ways to Save

posted by TrueNorth Financial Strategies on Monday, September 12, 2016

The beauty of Mondays are that they can also serve as a new start, and a compelling reason to take charge and focus on things that need attention and matter most. Here is our attempt to provide you with a little motivation from a financial and money-saving perspective.