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Banking
Five Steps to Help Rebuild Your Credit Score
If you are worried about what your credit score might mean, or if you are struggling to deal with your low score, then the good news is that you’re not alone. The better news is that there are ways you can rebuild your credit score and come back from financial difficulty, as long as you are committed to the process…
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Budgeting
How to Become a Millionaire at Any Age
We all want to join the millionaires club; it’s the epitome of success world over. To motivate you, nearly nine out of ten millionaires (88%) are self-made, according to this study by Fidelity Investments, so why not you and me?
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Credit Cards
Why Pay with Credit Cards Instead of Debit
Many people consistently stress the importance of always using debit or cash exclusively, but here are a number of reasons why it may in fact be much better to opt for credit the next time you are making a big purchase or sitting in the checkout line.
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Budgeting
Raising a Financially Responsible Future Generation
A person's intellectual maturity and financial maturity are often mutually exclusive factors. The most financially mature individuals are raised in such a way that they grow up with a keen sense of financial priorities, often thanks to responsible parents.
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Budgeting
Renting an Apartment: How to Plan Your Budget
Even though you may have created a budget for your new apartment, it can be difficult to actually stick to it. One of the best ways to stay within your budget when renting an apartment is to do all of the budgeting before you sign those papers that puts the apartment in your name. Below are some of the best…
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Budgeting
The Best Savings Opportunities in 2020
When we entered 2019 one year ago, businesses and consumers, alike, were concerned about the economy. During that time, trade relations between the US and China escalated. In addition, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates several times in 2018, with more increases planned for 2019. Just as importantly, the stock market plummeted and reached alarming lows. However, one year later,…
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Budgeting
How to Pick the Best Gas Rewards Card
According to a recent poll, more than two-thirds of Americans (62%) prefer gas rewards over other discount programs. After all, almost all consumers have to drive to work or school on a daily basis. Moreover, choosing the best gas rewards card (which depends on the individual’s circumstances) is especially important to those who have a long commute to work, as…
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Budgeting
How to Budget for Your Child’s Summer Camp
Summer camp could be one of the most exciting parts of the year for your child. They get to spend an entire day running around in the sun, swimming in a pool, playing sports, and interacting with other children. Unfortunately, summer camp can be costly and will need a bit of budget planning beforehand. We’ll touch upon several ways how…
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Taxes
How to File a Prior Year Tax Return
Filing late taxes does not have to be a scary project. With a few focused hours of work, most late and prior year taxes can be filed
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Budgeting
Automate It! Apps & Tools for Simple Saving
Everybody wants to save money. The thing is, it's not always easy. So what if you could automate your saving?
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