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Is an Advanced Nursing Degree Worth the Cost?

Pursuing an advanced degree in nursing can give you the opportunity to become an expert in one area of medicine, earn a higher salary, and have more j...

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Do Your Goals Pass the SMART Test?

Reaching financial goals you’ve set for yourself starts with the right plan. Use the SMART acronym to test your short- and long-term goals.

01:26 min

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How to Create an Investment Plan

It’s time to build your investment portfolio. Your current financial situation, your investment goals, and your risk tolerance will provide the...

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How Nurses Can Save for Retirement

With the right budgeting, a nurse's salary can support a healthy retirement plan, where tax-advantaged retirement accounts offer ways for nurses to ma...

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Tips for Nurses Buying Their First Home

Nurses can use certain homebuyer assistance programs to qualify for their first mortgage.

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The Role Your Credit Score Plays in Getting a Mortgage

Depending on the mortgage type, there will be different credit score requirements that lenders use to decide whether you qualify for a mortgage, and w...

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Diversification – What Is It and Why You Need It

Don’t put all your eggs into one basket. That’s the idea behind diversification. Get a bunch of different baskets and...

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Tales from the Financial Crypt: Spooky Stories of Money Mishaps

Listen to seven scary stories of money mishaps contributed by Laurel Road member advocates and team members that will shiver your wallet's spine.

28:52 min

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Financial Survey – The Student Debt Dilemma: The Impact on Financial Milestones

Our new study examines the current challenges and impact of student loan debt for today's borrowers and how student loan debt has influenced their maj...

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