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Taking stock on money, happiness, and dying regrets

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The value of compound experiences, the continuum of YOLO (“you only live once”) versus deferred gratification, and the fallacy of enough — Dr. Jordan Grumet has learned a lot from his dying patients about money, happiness, and end-of-life regrets. And...

Regardless of market conditions, should we just keep buying?

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Regardless of the volatile and uncertain state of the markets right now, should we just keep buying? Nick Maggiulli, author of Just Keep Buying and chief operating officer and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, has a lot to say...

How We Money: The messy middle

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Most of what Erika and Tyler Tordsen know about money, they taught themselves. Now — with two careers, two kids, and two dogs — these college sweethearts are learning how to navigate life in the messy middle. From paying down...

How to have "the talk" with your parents

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Your parents might be approaching the age when you need to have “the talk” with them. Award-winning personal finance journalist Cameron Huddleston shares some tips on the latest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™ that will help you have that...
Dr. John Delony's book "Own Your Past, Change Your Future."

How to change your money destiny and reduce financial stress for good

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Money is the #1 stressor for 63% of Americans. But, what if it didn't have to be? Find out how owning your past can help change your money destiny and reduce financial stress.
Adam Cox and Kyle Cipperley recording a podcast episode.

4 strategies for navigating a market downturn

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Markets got you down? Here are four strategies to help you navigate a market downturn — and maybe even take advantage of it.
Author and Certified Financial Planner Bobbi Rebell.

Raising financially successful kids: Essential tips for parents

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When raising financially successful kids, you can’t count on a high school personal finance class to teach them everything they need to know.
Adam Cox and Don Rahn recording an episode of the Common Cents on the Prairie podcast.

Your money questions answered by financial planning experts

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Tackling debt? Funding your child’s college education? Paying off your mortgage? Your biggest money questions are answered here.
Rachel Cruze of Ramsey Solutions.

Catching up with the Joneses and Ramsey Solutions' Rachel Cruze

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Has social media made comparison culture worse? Are we actually just trying to keep up with broke people — a.k.a. the Joneses?
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury's book "Breaking Money Silence."

It's time to have the money talk — and here's how

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Have you had the money talk with your partner, your kids, or your friends yet? If you don’t know where to start, then here’s your guide.
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