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Article: “The Best Credit Cards of October 2020”
Publication: ValuePenguin
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Oct. 3, 2020
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Article: “Citi Prestige Card: Is It Right for You?”
Publication: ValuePenguin
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Sept. 27, 2020
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Article: “8 Steps to Fiscal Fitness”
Publication: Momentum Magazine
Publisher: National MS Society
Date: Fall 2020
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Article: “Southwest Companion Pass Basics: How to Earn and Enjoy the Pass”
Publication: CompareCards
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Jan. 2, 2020
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Article: “How to Earn Southwest A-List, A-List Preferred and Companion Pass Status”
Publication: CompareCards
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Jan. 2, 2020
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Article: “Cathay Pacific Visa Card Review”
Publication: CompareCards
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Dec. 26, 2019
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Article: “When Does It Make Sense to Redeem Card Rewards for Gift Cards?”
Publication: CompareCards
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: Sept. 29, 2019
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Article: “Which Credit Cards Offer Cellphone Insurance?”
Publication: CompareCards
Publisher: LendingTree
Date: July 5, 2019
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Article: “No Place Like Home”
Publication: Hispanic Living Magazine
Publisher: USA Today
Date: Fall 2018
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Article: “Financing Senior Living in a CCRC: All About Asset Assessment”
Publication: HumanGood.org
Publisher: HumanGood
Date: Sept. 21, 2017
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Article: “Ethics in Action”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: June 19, 2017
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Article: “Should You Use a Retirement Planning Calculator to Estimate Health Care Costs?”
Publication: HumanGood.org
Publisher: HumanGood
Date: June 4, 2017
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Article: “What is a Personal Loan?”
Publication: Personal Loan Reports
Publisher: Personal Loan Reports
Date: June 6, 2016
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Article: “10 Ways to Protect Your Credit Cards When Traveling”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: March 14, 2016
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Article: “5 Ways to Pay for Pet Care Without Incurring Major Debt”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Jan. 4, 2016
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Article: “What Americans Value: Key Findings from Allstate’s ‘It’s Not Just Stuff’ Survey”
Publication: Whitepaper
Publisher: Allstate
Date: 2016
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Article: “The Toll of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Fall/Winter 2015
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Article: “Card Advice for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Oct. 30, 2015
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Article: “6 Ways to Recover Financially After a Spending Spree”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Oct. 14, 2015
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Article: “Reining in Emotions About Money Can Boost Bottom Line”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Oct. 7, 2015
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Article: “Store Cards: 3 Times When Opening One is a Good Idea”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Sept. 30, 2015
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Article: “4 Questions Unmarried Couples Should Ask About Money”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Sept. 16, 2015
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Article: “3 Money Habits Men and Women Can Teach Each Other”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Aug. 3, 2015
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Article: “3 Money Habits Men and Women Can Teach Each Other”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: July 24, 2015
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Article: “4 Financial Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: July 22, 2015
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Article: “Steps to Protect Finances After Divorce, Spouse Death”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: July 6, 2015
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Article: “High-Impact Philanthropy”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Summer 2015
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Article: “5 Money-Building Secrets of Millionaires”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: April 23, 2015
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Article: “Budgeting Tips for Non-Traditional Family Planning”
Publication: Regions.com
Publisher: Regions Bank
Date: May 15, 2015
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Article: “6 Ways to Change the World (and Your Budget)”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: April 15, 2015
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Article: “4 Lottery Winner Mistakes You Can Learn From”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Jan. 29, 2015
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Article: “Budgeting for a Baby”
Publication: Regions.com
Publisher: Regions Bank
Date: 2015
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Article: “Jump-Start Your Teen’s Financial Future”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Fall/Winter 2014
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Article: “Gambling Addiction: What Are the Odds?”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: Nov. 13, 2014
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Article: “In Sickness & In Wealth: Estate Planning”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: Sept. 29, 2014
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Article: “4 Ways to Resolve Conflicts Over Money”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: Sept. 18, 2014
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Article: “Contract May Be a Smart Idea if You Marry Later in Life”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: Sept. 8, 2014
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Article: “Merging Lives Doesn’t Always Mean Merging Money”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: Sept. 12, 2014
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Article: “Should You Leave an Inheritance for Your Children?”
Publication: MySilverAge.com
Publisher: Be.Group
Date: Aug. 1, 2014
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Article: “How to Do Well by Doing Good”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: July 25, 2014
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Article: “Socially Responsible Investing Can Make Cents”
Publication: NowU
Publisher: Gannett
Date: July 21, 2014
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Article: “The Next Generation of Charitable Giving”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Spring 2014
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Article: “U.S. Equities: 2014 Outlook”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: March 21, 2014
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Article: “Card Stolen? What’s Your Liability?”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: March 20, 2014
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Article: “Passing Your Values to the Next Generation”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Winter 2013-2014
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Article: “Preserving Your Family History and Legacy”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Winter 2013-2014
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Article: “How Long Will I Pay for My Credit Mistakes?”
Publication: CreditCardGuide.com
Publisher: Bankrate
Date: Nov. 13, 2013
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Article: “Plan Ahead to Avoid Financial Shocks”
Publication: MySilverAge.com
Publisher: Be.Group
Date: Oct. 30, 2013
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Article: “Putting Your Trust in the Right Place”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Fall 2013
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Article: “Socially Responsible Investing: Making an Impact”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Fall 2013
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Article: “Considerations Before Investing in Chinese Real Estate”
Publication: Western Union Online FX
Publisher: Western Union Business Solutions
Date: June 2013
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Article: “A Liquid Investment”
Publication: Wealth Magazine
Publisher: Northern Trust Bank
Date: Spring 2013
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Article: “Choosing the Best Mortgage for a Foreign Property”
Publication: Foreign Exchange Learning Center
Publisher: Western Union
Date: April 2013
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Article: “Retain More Profits from Offshore Stock Sales and Dividends”
Publication: Foreign Exchange Learning Center
Publisher: Western Union
Date: March 2013
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Article: “Three Financial Considerations When Starting Over”
Publication: SunTrust.com
Publisher: SunTrust Bank
Date: 2013
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Article: “A Parent’s Moving In: Prepare to Provide Financial Support”
Publication: SunTrust.com
Publisher: SunTrust Bank
Date: 2013
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Article: “Raising Grandchildren in ‘Second Parenthood’”
Publication: SunTrust.com
Publisher: SunTrust Bank
Date: 2013
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Article: “Five Tips for Paying Off Debt With Your Partner”
Publication: SunTrust.com
Publisher: SunTrust Bank
Date: 2013
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Article: “Funding the College Dream”
Publication: Reserve Magazine
Publisher: U.S. Bank
Date: Fall 2012
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Article: “Creating ‘Fiscally’ Fit Kids”
Publication: Renew Magazine
Publisher: Renew Media
Date: September 2011
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Article: “How to Manage Personal Debt”
Publication: Wells Fargo Conversations
Publisher: Wells Fargo
Date: January 2011
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Article: “Find Financial Freedom with a Budget”
Publication: Balance Magazine
Publisher: First Midwest Bank
Date: September 2010
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Article: “Teach Your Kids How to Budget”
Publication: Balance Magazine
Publisher: First Midwest Bank
Date: September 2010
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Article: “Positioning Your Retirement Portfolio”
Publication: Balance Magazine
Publisher: First Midwest Bank
Date: August 2009
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Article: “Happy New (Tax) Year”
Publication: Wealth Magazine
Publisher: Northern Trust Bank
Date: Winter 2009
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Article: “Managing Your Personal Balance Sheet”
Publication: Your Legacy Magazine
Publisher: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: Winter 2009
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Article: “The Ultimate Family Meeting”
Publication: Your Legacy Magazine
Publisher: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: Winter 2009
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Article: “The Thirsty Investor”
Publication: Wealth Magazine
Publisher: Northern Trust Bank
Date: Spring 2008
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Article: “5 Ways to Teach Responsibility”
Publication: ParentNotes
Publisher: KeyBank
Date: Fall 2007
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Article: “Suddenly Single”
Publication: Wealth Magazine
Publisher: Northern Trust Bank
Date: Spring 2007
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Article: “The Generation X Factor”
Publication: Wealth Magazine
Publisher: Northern Trust Bank
Date: Winter 2007
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