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5 min

Frugal Living: Consolidate your high interest debts and become frugal.

Consolidating debts into one payment can help you manage your money better, reduce stress and pay off debt quicker.

6 min

Frugal Living: Start Blogging and develop high quality in demand skills inexpensively.

Developing a blog and social media presence can help you build high quality in demand skills without having to spend a fortune on tuition.

Allan Kirby

5 min

In Review: First Source Federal Credit Union

A review of a great local credit union that loves to give and is located in the beautiful scenic town of New Hartford.

Allan Kirby

5 min

In Review: CrossRoads Community Federal Credit Union

Don't be fooled, CrossRoads Community Federal CU may be small, but they are a highly rated local credit union that serves Cheektowaga

Allan Kirby

5 min

Credit Unions are Embracing Change to win over Younger Generations.

Big Banks watch out: I recently went to a new customer centric credit union and I was very impressed. By Allan R Kirby

Allan Kirby

6 min

In Review: Silver State Schools Credit Union

A review of a great local credit union that is not only located in Las Vegas; one of the world's top vacation destinations.

Rick Pendykoski

3 min

7 Tips to Build Wealth in Your 40s.

7 Tips to Build Wealth in Your 40s

Allan Kirby

8 min

Q&A: Learn more about GoodRx, We answer your questions.

We have compiled a list of some of the most commonly asked questions people have about GoodRx. We attempt to help answer your questions.

Allan Kirby

4 min

Budget Planner: Budget for success using traditional budget planners.

With focus on budget apps, people are overlooking simple tools and methods that can help them organize their finances.

Allan Kirby

5 min

Budget Planner: 3 approaches to teach your kids Investing

Teaching kids to invest is one of the best things you can do for your kids, but find an approach that your comfortable with.

Allan Kirby

4 min

In Review: Florida Credit Union

A review of a local credit union: Florida Credit Union from mysmallbank.com By: Allan R Kirby

Allan Kirby

4 min

Budget Planner: Three Discretionary costs to cut to help build your retirement

Cutting costs is only a first step, You may not end up a millionaire but cutting expenses & following three rules will help with retirement

Allan Kirby

4 min

Budget Planner: Automatic savings, just $25 a week can add up

Budget Planner: Let automatic savings and technology help build your wealth without having to do too much.

Allan Kirby

6 min

Understanding Your Health Insurance Costs

Shopping for health insurance?, trying to figure it out. Read about the learn understand about health insurance costs. By Allan Kirby

Allan Kirby

4 min

In Review: Pelican State Credit Union

“ Salut Petey: Pelican State, A credit union that has been serving the state of Louisiana since 1956” by Allan Kirby.

Allan Kirby

5 min

Booyah! CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer is a polarizing figure but does he help?

A look at Jim Cramer host of Mad Money on CNBC. A passionate investment professional who is the target of many investment professionals.

Allan Kirby

4 min

Sex is not the problem with couples, it's Money!

Sex and Money: You need to tackle financial issues with your significant other before a crisis occurs, Money is a bigger source of tension.

Allan Kirby

5 min

7 reasons why people are failing to plan adequately for retirement.

“ Failing to plan for retirement: this is all too often a reality and most people actually do realize this.” By: Allan R Kirby

Allan Kirby

4 min

Coronavirus Pandemic: Preparing financially for a recession and job loss.

Preparing financially for a recession and job loss means cut household spending, pay off high interest debt and build your emergency fund.

Allan Kirby

6 min

5 ways I use to cope with a Market Meltdown as an investor

Coronavirus pandemic, volatility and Market Meltdown, it can be tough not to get emotional as an investor. Here are 5 ways I use to cope.

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