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Social Security Facts for 2019

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on February 7th, 2020

As of December 2018, more than 43.7 million retired Americans collected Social Security, with more than 8 million disabled workers collecting benefits as well. But Social Security is much more than retirement income. Along with providing a small income to millions of seniors, Social Security also provides life insurance as well as survivor benefits.

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How to Choose the Right Investment Advisor

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on November 1st, 2018

With the proliferation of investment and personal finance websites, investors have access to a boundless number resources and tools once only available to financial professionals.

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Finance Lessons for Your Teen

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on November 1st, 2018

The current economic environment has caused most everyone to reconsider their personal finances with many people having to drastically change their spending and savings habits. Out of this economic malaise may come an opportunity to finally instill the right habits in your teens that can carry them into adulthood on the right financial footing.

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Personal Loans and Credit Card Payoffs - What You Need To Know

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on November 1st, 2018

With credit card interest rates ranging between 11 to 22%, it’s no wonder people are looking for alternative ways to handle and pay off their credit card debt. This is where a personal loan might come into play. Using a personal loan to pay off your credit card debt can help you manage your overall debt once and for all… if you know how to navigate the pitfalls.

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Financial Literacy for Children

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on November 1st, 2018

In a recent survey by JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy, only 26 percent of those between the ages of 13-21 said that they had been taught how to manage money. Yet, when they turn 18, kids are signing contracts for student loans, opening credit card accounts, and in many instances, living away from home with little financial guidance available.

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Top 10 Financial Terms

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on October 23rd, 2018

If you don’t know the difference between asset-backed securities and securities, you may want to take a look at these common financial terms and their definitions.

Asset Backed Securities

Asset-backed securities are bonds or notes that are backed by assets such as credit card accounts receivable, auto loans, and home equity loans.

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Time to Create a Budget

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on October 16th, 2018

At the end of the month, do you often find yourself with a lot less money than you expected?  Do you have a hard time determining exactly what you spent your money on? Do you feel that you should have more to show for your hard work than you currently do? Are you and your spouse or partner always fighting about money?

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Financial Literacy for Children

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on October 16th, 2018

In a recent survey by JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy, only 26 percent of those between the ages of 13-21 said that they had been taught how to manage money. Yet, when they turn 18, kids are signing contracts for student loans, opening credit card accounts, and in many instances, living away from home with little financial guidance available.

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Business Owners’ Personal and Family Security Risks

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on July 2nd, 2018

Accumulating wealth turns out to be a double-edged sword for business owners. It certainly has its privileges, but it also comes with additional risk exposures. In a 2011 Zogby survey, 92 percent of people with a high new worth indicated concerns over the possibility of home invasions, muggings, kidnapping, and even random street crimes.

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Renter's Insurance

Submitted by Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC on July 2nd, 2018

There were 43 million renters in the U.S. in 2017, the highest number of renters in the last 50 years.  Yet according to the Insurance Information Institute, only 37 percent of those currently renting have renters insurance, leaving 27.1 million renters without protection should catastrophe strike.

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