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Finances FYI
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How to Do Taxes for Business Owners: Tips for 2026 Tax Prep
Getting a head start on your 2026 business taxes can save you money and stress. From choosing the right deductions to setting up tax-advantaged accounts, here’s what to do now.
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Use an Investment Diversification Strategy to Combat Risk
A diversification strategy helps investors manage risk by spreading funds across asset classes like stocks, bonds, and cash. Learn how this approach supports long-term financial goals.
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Investing Basics: Stocks, Bonds, and Building Wealth
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Learn how to get started with stocks, bonds, ETFs, and more — even with just a few dollars a month.
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Managing the high costs of leasing or buying a vehicleÂ
From budgeting and biweekly payments to managing gas, maintenance, and insurance, this guide covers smart strategies for managing your vehicle loan and reducing overall car ownership costs.
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Exploring Home Costs Beyond the Mortgage: A Complete Guide
First-time buyers: Home costs go far beyond the mortgage. From insurance and taxes to repairs, here’s what to budget for — with tips from JPMorgan Chase.
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Buying Your First Home: A Comprehensive Guide
Becoming a first-time homeowner in Minneapolis? Get these 5 essential tips for first-time home buyers — from budgeting to finding the right real estate agent.
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Renting versus ownership in today’s economy
Homeownership is a lifestyle choice that depends on individual circumstances, with pros including building equity and predictability of monthly payments, and cons including significant upfront costs and maintenance responsibilities.
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Building Financial Confidence: Why Strong Credit Is Essential
Raising your credit score can help you qualify for loans, lower interest rates, and even boost your job prospects, while also providing a safety net for unexpected expenses.
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Emergency Funds: Prepare Now for Less Stress Later
Learn why building an emergency fund is crucial for financial security. Start small, stay consistent, and see how Chase Bank can help you succeed.
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How to budget and set goals
Chase Bank offers a Monthly Budget Worksheet to help you track your income and expenses, set SMART goals, and prioritize your spending to achieve financial freedom.
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Harnessing emerging technologies to power your business
Small business owners are increasingly integrating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction, with 48% planning to implement AI tools this year.
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Avoid these common tax filing pitfalls
Filing taxes correctly and avoiding common mistakes such as missing the deadline, neglecting to report income, and failing to claim deductions can help minimize financial headaches and unnecessary stress.
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5 Key Financial Trends to Watch in 2024
In 2024, emerging financial trends to watch include the growth of cryptocurrencies, the adoption of central bank digital currencies, the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance, the expansion of decentralized finance, the rise of fintech solutions, the evolution of regulatory environments, data analytics and business intelligence, cybersecurity threats, the use of RPA, the increase in gig work and its impact on retirement planning, hyper-personalized banking, sustainable finance products, and the closing of the racial wealth gap.
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Tips to Stay Safe from Scammers in the Age of AI
Scammers are increasingly using AI to create phishing attacks, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake calls, and it’s important to look for telltale signs, be wary of sudden emergencies, double-check sources, and never keep it a secret if you suspect a scam.
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What to Expect for High-Yield Savings Accounts in 2025
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than regular savings accounts, and with the trend of lower interest rates in 2025, it’s best to open an account now to take advantage of higher rates while they last.
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A Look at the Top Fintech Trends for 2025
Fintech is a growing sector that is developing computer programs, technology, and products for banking and other financial services, with AI and Regtech advancing in 2024, and Blockchain being used for secure and fast transactions.
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Make Tax Season Less Stressful with These Expert Strategies
Planning ahead, starting early, knowing your deductions, and hiring a professional can significantly reduce stress during tax season.
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Make Tax Season Less Stressful with These Expert Strategies
Planning ahead, starting early, knowing your deductions, and hiring a professional can help reduce stress during tax season.
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How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Your Finances
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the financial sector by providing faster and more accurate calculations, improving fraud detection, and enhancing investment strategies, although it is still in the early stages of development.