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Portfolio rebalancing, how to budget your money, what’s an HSA and who needs one? Preparing for retirement is hard. From personal finance basics to retirement planning and everything in between, we’ve got a few ideas to make life a little simpler. Contact MCF with any questions.

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Creating A Savings Budget

With monthly expenses increasing due to the rise of inflation, and lavish lifestyles expanding rapidly in the heat of digital consumerism, how do we make a personal budget and stick to it? Read more to discover tips on creating a realistic spending and savings plan, in order to help you reach your financial goals.

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Gobbling Up Good Financial Habits

Holidays are all about spreading cheer and giving, but sometimes people tend to go a bit overboard, which can later result in financial stress. According to a survey conducted by Country Financial, 32% of folks feel the most financial pressure during the holiday season. Here are some ways to practice good financial habits this holiday season, in order to reduce spending stress.

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How Much is Enough?

There are many formulas for figuring out how much money you need to retire. While thinking seriously about retirement finances is useful, for most people, these formulas may not come close to what your retirement actually looks like.

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The Advantage of Saving Early

The amount of your total nest egg is exponentially influenced by the duration of time it has to compound. In other words, the earlier you start saving, the better, by leaps and bounds.

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Teach Your Children (To Save) Well

Saving money can be hard to teach since it revolves around delayed gratification. Education is key. Look for teachable moments where money is concerned and engage with your child. Saving teaches us how to set goals and prioritize. Help your child define saving goals and celebrate reaching those goals!

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The 12% Savings Goal

Most people need to save more — often a lot more — to build a nest egg that can meet their needs. Many financial experts recommend putting away 12 to 15 percent of your pay for retirement, starting as early in your career as possible1. There’s a relatively painless way to reach that goal.

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