We live in a commodified world. From wheat, iron ore, precious metals, oil, natural gas, you name them. These are all commodities. These are nature’s extracts. Essential commodities are the foundation that glues every joint, enabling the global economy to tick. Commodities command billions if not trillions of dollars. They prime every facet of the […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Refinancing a Student Loan
Refinancing student loans has been a consideration of many individuals who would like the best deal possible in paying them back after graduation. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this process, which will depend greatly based on your individual circumstances. Your long-term plans, current financial standing, and other monthly expenses will influence whether doing […]
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Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial Security
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Strong Financial Fitness Challenge is underway for all Wisconsin Retirement System members and their families. The challenge offers participants free access to financial wellness education, resources, and tools to build financial security. Take the challenge now! Go to https://financialfitnessgroup.com/wi-strong/. Start with a five-minute Financial Fitness Checkup, and then take advantage of […]
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Personal Finance Hacks to Start Now
Everyone likes to save money, but not everybody knows how or where to start, or what to do with the funds once you have saved them. Luckily, money is not the taboo topic of conversation it once was and some of the most dollar savvy people are opening themselves and their financial wisdom up for […]
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City of Racine approves homeowner assistance programs
Some Racine homeowners, property investors, and people looking to buy a home may be able to take advantage of a forgivable loan program. The City of Racine Common Council has approved three new programs in the Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 22 for current and new homeowners. The programs help remediate building and health code […]
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Can I Get Online Personal Loans for Bad Credit?
Having bad credit definitely isn’t a good thing, however, it doesn’t make you completely ineligible for an online personal loan. It is likely that will be far harder for you to be approved for a loan as opposed to someone with a better credit history. You will also be more likely to pay a higher […]
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City of Racine Mortgage Assistance Program Guidelines
Housing Resources, Inc. will administer CARES Act funding from the City of Racine to provide mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners who are facing mortgage delinquency or foreclosure due to financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Program Objective The purpose of the City of Racine Mortgage Assistance Program is to aid in foreclosure […]
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Shore up your finances with the Financial Empowerment Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G5gl5vDmzE How financially stable are you? If you need help straightening out your budget and live in the City of Racine, they have counselors on staff to help at the Financial Empowerment Center. Journalist and owner of the Racine County Eye, Denise Lockwood, spoke with staff at the Financial Empowerment Center about who can get […]
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Johnson Financial welcomes new senior vice president
The Johnson Financial Group welcomes a new member to their team. As of October 1, 2020, Steve Greiff is the new Senior Vice President, Director of Mortgage. He will lead a team of 150 mortgage associates across the state of Wisconsin. Johnson Financial Group is a financial service company. They offer banking and wealth and […]
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The Benefits of Riding Public Transit
Public transportation is a smart and economical mode of transportation that shouldn’t be overlooked for those looking to stimulate the local economy, save money, and optimize their time. The benefits of riding public transit are vast and worth considering the next time you’re looking for an easy way to work or to run errands. Benefits […]
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Tips for Choosing a Broker When You’re Online Trading
When you decide to start building your wealth by trading in the stock market, there are a lot of crucial steps you’ll need to take. You need to figure out whether you’re going to take an active or passive approach to build your money. It’s also worth looking into the kind of stocks that you’re […]
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Best Ways to Save Money While on Your Own
While living with parents or family is nice, it can get old after a while. People need their independence; however, living on your own can be daunting especially if you’re young and don’t have much money. In this case, here are some of the best ways to save money while on your own. You’ll become […]
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5 long-term investments to consider
Unsplash In this day and age, making a steady income is not nearly enough to achieve financial independence. You need long-term investments to really grow your fortune. And a diversified investment portfolio can really help you multiply the money you’ve saved throughout the years. There are many to consider, but here are several tools for […]
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4 Frugal Ways to Save Money on Auto Repairs
With the recent economic downturn in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, times are tough. Millions of people all over the country have lost their jobs and don’t know when they will work again. There has been a surge in unemployment claims, and families are left worrying about money and how to keep the lights […]
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How to Successfully Enter the CBD Gummies Business
CBD gummies may very well be the breakout product of the last decade. Since the FDA took CBD off its controlled substance list, the market has skyrocketed and is set to continue growing into the foreseeable future. Consumers want all-natural ways to treat their symptoms, and CBD seems to be delivering. While everyone you know […]
