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Every so often, you’re going to make large purchases – not necessarily a home or car, but more along the lines of a television, computer, plane tickets, etc. Although many of these expenses can be anticipated, forking over a large amount of money upfront is understandably difficult for many people. So, how do you manage large purchases? The key is to ask yourself a series of questions before making your decision.

If we aren't there already, there will most likely come a time when we feel financially ready to purchase our own home. This is an exciting time, and searching for the perfect first house can be both fun and overwhelming. 

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At first glance, it appears to many that the “Trump bump” finally subsided in March after shares in the US rose by 12% from the election to March 1^st.