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How to Keep Up with Your Friends Without Going Broke
It's all fun and games...until your bank account goes into the red. Here's how you can keep up with your friends without going into debt.
3 Popular Ways People Should Not Borrow Money
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Katherine Muniz
3 Popular Ways People Should Not Borrow Money
The fastest way to borrow cash isn't always the best way. Replace...
4 Reasons You Are Not Getting Job Offers
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Peter Bennett
4 Reasons You Are Not Getting Job Offers
An improved economy has renewed optimism that by employing the right strategies...
9 Eye-Opening Pet Costs Will Make You a Smarter Owner
Owning a dog or cat can cost you more than $1,000 in the first year. Know what you're getting yourself into and save money on pets.
How to Negotiate Higher Pay If You’re a Freelancer
Negotiate higher pay and get proper compensation for the value of your services as an independent worker. Here are some tips for negotiating successfully.
How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Kathryn Tretina
How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Lawyer
Find out what to look for when you need a good bankruptcy...
Mortgage Relief Guide for Homeowners Affected by Coronavirus
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Valencia Patrice Higuera
Mortgage Relief Guide for Homeowners Affected by Coronavirus
Find out about mortgage relief options available to homeowners with financial hardship...
Health Insurance: How to Know if You’re Covered
It can be hard to know what medical care insurance will cover. Here's a guide to help you understand your insurance policy so you can know where you stand.
20 Easy Ways to Earn More Money Right From Your Computer
Learn the easy ways that you can earn extra money on your computer as another income stream.
Security and Freedom: Why You Should Save for Retirement
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Kara Perez
Security and Freedom: Why You Should Save for Retirement
Think retirement is too far into the future to be relevant? Think...
How A Freedom Fund Can Unlock Your Happiness
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Melanie Lockert
How A Freedom Fund Can Unlock Your Happiness
Have you ever heard of a freedom fund? Time to take note....
Am I Spending Too Much Money?
When it comes to spending, how much is too much? Here‘s how you can evaluate your finances to see if you‘re spending too much money on, well, anything.
How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?
Learn a formula to help you decide how much of your income you should put away each month.
Capital One-Discover Merger: What It Could Mean for You
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Simon Zhen
Capital One-Discover Merger: What It Could Mean for You
Find out what the proposed merger of Capital One and Discover could...
Marcus by Goldman Sachs: Savings, CDs, Personal Loans in One Place
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Simon Zhen
Marcus by Goldman Sachs: Savings, CDs, Personal Loans in One Place
Learn about the rebrand of Goldman Sachs Bank USA to Marcus by...
4 Alternative College Graduation Financial Gifts Every 20-Something Needs
If you're the parent of a soon-to-be college graduate, giving them the right financial gifts can benefit them for the long-term.
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How To Begin Paying Back Your Student Loans
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Aja McClanahan
How To Begin Paying Back Your Student Loans
After graduation, find out how you can begin assessing and planning your...
13 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums
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Valencia Patrice Higuera
13 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums
Learn about the different ways that you can lower the premiums on...
Collision vs. Comprehensive: Optional Car Insurance Coverages
Learn the differences between collision and comprehensive coverage when it comes to car insurance and when the optional riders make sense for you.
Mutual Fund Broker Fees: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing
Are you confused about the fee structure for mutual funds? Find out what you should know about fees before you buy.
Fiduciary Advisors: Required to Act in Your Best Financial Interest
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Lance Cothern
Fiduciary Advisors: Required to Act in Your Best Financial Interest
Learn why fiduciary advisors are often considered the better choice for people...
How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock
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Simon Zhen
How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock
Deciding to invest money in the stock market can be a scary...
SIMPLE 401(k): Retirement Savings for Business Owners and the Self-Employed
Learn how a SIMPLE 401(k) plan can allow business owners and the self-employed to save for retirement with tax advantages.
IRA Contribution Limits & Income Phase-Out Limits for 2023 and 2024
Find out the IRA contributions limits for 2023 and 2024 and how they may be reduced based on your income and tax-filing status.
401(k) Contribution Limits for 2023 and 2024: Maximize Workplace Retirement Savings
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Lance Cothern
401(k) Contribution Limits for 2023 and 2024: Maximize Workplace Retirement Savings
See the 401(k) contribution limits for 2023 and 2024 so that you...
SIMPLE IRA: The Best Retirement Option for the Self-Employed and Small Businesses?
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Kathryn Tretina
SIMPLE IRA: The Best Retirement Option for the Self-Employed and Small Businesses?
Learn how SIMPLE IRAs work to see if they're the best retirement...
SEP IRA: The Best Retirement Account for Self-Employed?
Learn how SEP IRAs work and how they can help self-employed individuals save for retirement -- with tax advantages -- without typical income from a job.
What is the Retirement Saver’s Tax Credit? Do You Qualify?
Learn how to save money on your tax return with the retirement saver's tax credit. Get more back on your tax return by using the saver's tax credit.