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Most people don’t want to work forever. At some point in their lives, they hope to retire – or at least have the option to retire. Unfortunately, there are too many people who think that they’ll never accumulate the wealth that they need to retire. Others get wrapped up in gambling or other get-rich-quick schemes, hoping to skip the years of hard work required to accumulate sufficient wealth to have financial independence. While everyone’s background and financial situation is different, what follows are several tips that can help build wealth over time, moving you closer to financial independence and potential retirement. Pay yourself first. Everyone should be saving a portion of each paycheck that they get. This money should be …

Over the last decade or so, the banking industry has grappled with all-time low interest rates, a languid economy and tough regulations. Against this backdrop, the going has been tough for most banks. However, banks are now getting proactive and reshaping their financial priorities to enhance their performance. In a nutshell, they are looking to make things “better and “safer” through better risk management and sound strategic planning. Clearly, your priorities should be no different, especially at a time when financial uncertainty is the only constant. Features Offered By the Best Checking Accounts Unless you’re comfortable stacking money under your bed, you’re going to need a checking account. Put simply, a checking account is an account that that allows you …