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4 Reasons to File Your Taxes Early

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Why wait? Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WFLD about the 4 reasons to file your taxes early. They are: Put your best foot forward Get your refund sooner Raise the funds Cut down the risk of ID theft Click … Continue reading →

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Gift Cards – How to Avoid Fees, Fakes & Frauds

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The gift card is the top item on everyone’s wish list this year- Americans will spend nearly $32 billion! Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WGN about how to avoid fees, fakes and fraud.  Choose wisely Click here to see … Continue reading →

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Overspending Around the Holidays

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It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. Marty Nevel talked with First Business News with tips on how to survive the holiday shopping season. Set a Spending Limit Go for the Gift Card Be Scrooge Avoid Hidden Fees Win Loyalty … Continue reading →

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Buying a Car

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Buying a car is a big decision. It’s often the second biggest purchase we will make. Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WFLD about what to consider before buying. Click here for a calculator to help you decide whether 0% … Continue reading →

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Tips for First-time Home Buyers

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A house is the single biggest purchase most of us will make in our lifetimes, so it’s important to do our homework! But there are a few steps home buyers sometimes forget. Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WTMJ about … Continue reading →

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Money Management 101

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Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WMAQ about the 4 steps of Money Management 101: Budgeting Click here for a budget worksheet. Checking & Savings Accounts Credit Cards Student Loans http://www.financialliteracymonth.com/30Steps/Step21.aspx#aWorksheet

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Cost of College Continues to Climb

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The cost of college continues to climb! Interest rates for millions of student loans will interest July 1st. And the timing couldn’t be worse- the Class of 2014 just graduated as the most indebted in history! Financial professional Marty Nevel … Continue reading →

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Don’t let your summer vacation bust your budget!

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Don’t let your summer vacation bust your budget! Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with First Business News about ways to keep down the costs of travel. Avoid Costly Cab Rides Don’t Travel Hungry Eat Smart Sight-see for Free Try these … Continue reading →

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Kids & Money

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Parents and kids have some homework to do this summer- they can work on their finances! Financial professional Marty Nevel talked with WGN about ways parents can teach their kids about money. Click here for a guide with ideas to … Continue reading →

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