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Financial Skills to Teach Your Kids

Published 7/7/21 8:00 AM

Financial literacy is one of the best gifts you can give to your kids. Being financially literate can help your children plan and implement a financial course that leads to financial security and freedom to pursue their other goals and dreams.

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How to Live on a Tight Budget

Published 7/2/21 9:26 AM

With the post-pandemic economy still ailing, many people around the country are struggling to make ends meet and are living on a tight budget. If you fall into this category, how can you make the most of your limited financial resources?

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Student Loan Debt in America: A Look at the Statistics

Published 6/30/21 2:03 PM

Student loan debt exceeds $1.6 trillion in 2021. A look at the statistics will help motivate you to find the best credit card debt reduction strategy.

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Student Loan Debt Settlement: What You Need to Know

Published 6/14/21 10:46 AM

When you have credit card debt as well as other financial commitments related to your home, car, and insurance, paying off your student debt may seem like a last priority or even a hardship. However, unpaid student debt can have serious negative consequences on your financial future and impact your credit score and overall credibility.

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Managing Finances as a Couple

Published 6/11/21 2:58 PM

Getting married was an easy decision, but now you and your new spouse need to decide how to manage finances as a couple. Consider the following tips when making the financial decisions for your new life together. 

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7 Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt

Published 6/11/21 1:30 PM

Student loan debt represents one of the major causes of indebtedness in the US. Most recent graduates walk away from college with the heavy burden of debt on their shoulders.

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Child Tax Credit 2021: A Quick Guide

Published 6/8/21 1:00 PM

The 2021 child tax credit modifies the rules of the 2020 child tax credit as part of the American Rescue Plan. Its goal is to reduce child poverty, giving American families a welcome post-COVID-19 financial boost.

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3 Ways Reducing Debt May Improve Your Health

Published 6/2/21 9:51 AM
Being able to effectively manage your economic life may have surprisingly beneficial effects on your physical well-being, overall health, and quality of life. 
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Ways to Save on Car Insurance

Published 5/20/21 2:28 PM

If your credit card debt is causing you to fall behind on bills, you need to either spend less or make more money. Saving money on car insurance can help you reduce the total amount of your monthly bills. However, you may also need to update your budget to see where you can make other changes to improve your finances.

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What Happens to Debt When You Die?

Published 5/13/21 1:37 PM

Debt doesn’t just go away when you die, but that doesn’t mean your loved ones are always responsible for it. Instead, your estate will need to cover the debt using available assets, while the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ensures that family members are not unfairly targeted for payment. Here is an overview of what happens to credit card debt and different types of property or personal mortgages when you die.

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