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  • 5 days ago | hammondstar.com | Jess Williams

    If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to be prepared – especially in terms of your finances. What financial moves should you make as you welcome your new child? Here are a few to consider:Estimate expenses – and create a new budget.

  • 1 week ago | hammondstar.com | Jess Williams

    Achieving financial stability doesn’t happen overnight – it takes a journey. And, as with every journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way. These stops, or milestones, can tell you how far you’ve gone – and where you need to go next. Milestone 1: Build a foundationWhen you’re first starting on your financial journey – typically, when you are beginning your career – you’ll want to build a foundation by acting on key issues, such as saving, paying down debts and investing for the future.

  • 2 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Jess Williams

    Going through a divorce is emotionally painful and can disrupt one’s life in many ways – but does it also have to be financially devastating? Not necessarily. You can help yourself greatly by making a series of moves. Here are some to consider:Before the divorce is final …Determine how you’ll cover the cost of the divorce.

  • 3 weeks ago | hammondstar.com | Jess Williams

    Are you concerned about debt? It’s important to recognize this, but, at the same time, you may have more ways of gaining control of your debt situation than you had realized. To begin with, not all debts are bad – after all, your mortgage provides you with a place to live, a car loan provides transportation, and student loans may have helped you get the career you wanted. In fact, the wise use of debt can be a key part of your overall financial strategy.

  • 1 month ago | hammondstar.com | Jess Williams

    Spring is here – which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are some suggestions to consider:“De-clutter” your investment portfolio. When you embark on your home cleaning mission, you might notice that you have redundancies – three blenders, two vacuum cleaners and so on.