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Debt is tricky. It starts out innocent . . . just a few swipes here, and a few payments there—nothing you can’t handle, right? But one day, you realize it’s gotten a little out of control and you’re drowning in debt. The payments are getting harder and harder to make.…
You’ve probably heard the terms credit report and credit score thrown around a lot in your adult years. That’s because both of them can be used to help you get stuff—like loans, credit cards, cars and apartment rentals. But what’s the difference between a credit report vs. credit score? And…
With health insurance premiums and costs rising each year, it’s no surprise that folks are always looking for ways to save money on medical expenses. That’s where the Health Savings Account (HSA) comes in. HSAs are pretty popular nowadays. Approximately 34 million people use them to save and pay for medical…
What’s your desired salary? It’s a question that can make any job candidate’s stomach drop, whether they’re reading it on an application or hearing it from an interviewer. And I completely understand the stress around this—you don’t want to give a lowball answer and have to settle for less money…
The term government shutdown sounds freaking scary. We don’t know about you, but putting those two words together makes us think that all laws just get thrown out the window (cue the chaos breaking out in the streets!). Of course, that’s not what happens. In fact, if you’re reading this,…
If you rent, you need renters insurance! No ifs, ands or buts about it. Unless you’re a minimalist whose entire life could fit in a suitcase, your belongings are worth a lot more than you realize. Actually, most people underestimate how much their stuff is worth. But don’t leave yourself exposed. If…
Ever heard the saying, “It pays dividends.” Nine times out of 10 that means you’ve probably just been given a nudge to do something now that might pay off later. But what are dividends? And how do dividends work? Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this…
Micro-investing apps are one of the latest trends in the investing world. And it makes sense why so many people use them. With a savvy investing app, you can round up your purchases to the dollar, tucking away the extra change into an investing account. If you can start your…
After a few weeks of back-and-forth, President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan became a reality in March 2021—and with it came a third stimulus check hitting Americans’ bank accounts. But the American Rescue Plan had a lot more stuff in it than just the stimulus checks. The Biden administration called the…
If you’re a tenant or a homeowner struggling to make monthly housing payments due to the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns, we feel for you. You’ve been through a lot. And now that the federal bans on evictions and foreclosures have officially ended, you may be wondering what options…
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