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Financial Confidence a Chief Concern for Women.

By on January 17, 2013 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About

August 2011 “Making a positive impact on as many lives as I can.” Please contact me if you have friends and family who would enjoy receiving this newsletter! Ann Zuraw, CFP®, CFA®, CDFA® Compass Financial Partners, LLC Wealth Advisor 3623 North Elm Street Suite 201 Greensboro, NC 27455 336-510-1329 Fax: 336-510-1553 azuraw@compassfp.com http://www.WomenMoneyand Divorce.com YOUR [...]

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G is for Getting Ready for Tax Season if You are Job-Hunting.

By on November 5, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About, Uncategorized

    This year has been a difficult year for a lot of people. If you are one of the many who became unemployed or had to move out of town to find a job, you may qualify for additional deductions for the year as long as your job search remains within your current field. [...]

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D is for Getting a Better Deal on Cable.

By on October 15, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options

Our economy today simply doesn’t allow us to spend frivolously on expenses. So how do we negotiate a cable bill when we continue to experience its steady rise in cost? One remedy would be phone negotiations: Step 1 – be prepared to negotiated with you cable company. In most cases they will work with you. [...]

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A is for Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them.

By on September 24, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About

Has your banking institution hiked monthly fees, increased the minimum balance requirement and taken away your rewards programs? Below are some tips to help avoid unnecessary fees when possible: Monthly maintenance fee – many banks charge monthly fees on checking accounts that are not maintaining a minimum daily balance. This balance varies from bank to [...]

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V is for Vacation. Did you Factor in All the Hidden Fees?

By on August 21, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About

  Your main objective while on vacation is to relax and be carefree. So let us plan ahead for any possible setbacks. Some travel surprises are good others are not! Discovering an out-of-the-way exquisite restaurant or finding out that the museum you planned to visit is completely free will ultimately put a smile on your [...]

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U is for Understanding Your Credit Score.

By on August 13, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Protect Yourself, Topics to Think About, Uncategorized

    Did you know that a simple three-digit number may stand between you and a car loan or home mortgage? This number is your credit score! Do you know that in the past you weren’t able to view this score? Well today, thanks to pressure from Congress and consumer groups, you can and should [...]

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R is for the New Retirement Reality. Are you Prepared?

By on July 16, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About

  Are you looking forward to the day when you can stop working, retire and enjoy life? Reality check – our world today does not bring us the peace of mind of previous years as far as retirement is concerned. In the past social security, pensions and lifetime healthcare were offered to workers in exchange [...]

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Q is for Question Your Spending Habits.

By on July 9, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Take Responsibility, Topics to Think About

    Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of the U.S. economy according the U.S.  Commerce Department. Our spending is what keeps our economy in either good or poor shape. When spending increases or decreases, it has a major effect on our economy.  What we buy can be divided into two major categories. The first category [...]

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P is For Prenuptial. Is it Good or Bad for Your Marriage?

By on July 2, 2012 in Answers from A to Z, Know Your Options, Topics to Think About

A  Prenuptial Agreement seems so unromantic or maybe just plain wrong. It also brings about much controversy — I love you dear, but sign this agreement so everything is in order when we divorce. Some say starting a marriage this way destroys the mutual trust right from the beginning. Others argue that it will help [...]

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O is for Options to Consider Before You File for Divorce.

By on June 25, 2012 in Divorce Info, Know Your Options, Protect Yourself, Topics to Think About

  The decision to leave your marriage is very serious and can lead to many unforeseen consequences. So before you take this final step, please consider all of your Options. Try counseling, it may possibly help resolve differences in your present relationship. Throughout our lives, we all experience change in ourselves and our circumstance — [...]

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