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It often seems that saving money is almost impossible. Unexpected expenses or the temptation of some item or event can make the best plans unsuccessful. Yet, having a financial cushion is one of the most important things you can do to feel financially secure.

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What Can a Series EE Savings Bond Help Me Do? [read more]
For many years when bonds were mentioned, people thought of U.S. savings bonds. In many ways, they are the original zero-coupon bonds. You buy them at a deep discount from their face value and, upon maturity, the government pays the full face amount.

What Stock and Bond Alternatives Do I Have? [read more]
Most prudent investors have at least some of their holdings in stocks, corporate bonds, or both. In fact, when most people think of “investing,” they think of Wall Street and the stock markets.