If you’re ready to start building wealth for retirement, you have more options today than ever before—but not all of them are good. On the one hand, you have risky get-rich-quick schemes that promise dazzling returns only to fizzle faster than you can say “Enron” or “Dogecoin.” On the other…
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If you’re facing a foreclosure, know this: You will get through it. Yes, it can be a long and hard road. But there is hope. We’re here to walk you through what happens during the foreclosure process, so you know what to expect—and so you can take steps to avoid…
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When it comes to retirement, most people find themselves either sitting in the regret of past money mistakes or winning big-time with money, on track to enjoy a retirement they’ve always dreamed about. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff. Here’s the difference: Those who…
Vomiting. Loss of appetite. Depression. Shortness of breath. Insomnia. Wanting to keep on driving past work till you reach Mexico. These symptoms describe many Americans’ Sunday afternoon as they stare down a 40-plus-hour workweek. They’re known as the Sunday Scaries. Let’s dig into why the Sunday Scaries are even a…
Losing your job or getting your hours cut at work can feel like a punch to the gut—followed by a million panicky thoughts about what you’ll do now. And especially what you’ll do without your health insurance benefit! It’s okay. Plenty of people go through this and you’ll be just…
We know nobody’s talking about rising health care costs because it’s super affordable right now and nobody’s struggling at all. (That . . . is sarcasm.) But we thought we’d address it anyway—specifically, how to save on health care. You know, just in case you felt like saving money sometime.…
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You know that feeling you get when you find $20 in your pocket? Imagine finding $500! And if you can find that kind of money without cutting the budget, that’s even better, right? So, what’s the trick? It’s quick and easy—all you have to do is take a look at…
For years, we’ve been told that going to college is part of the American Dream. That a degree is the golden ticket to a well-paying job and meaningful work. That it’s the only way for someone to avoid missing out on their full potential. But folks, the narrative is changing—and…
If you’ve got an upside-down car loan, you’re not alone. In fact, the number of drivers who owe more on their car than it’s worth continues to go up.1 Pay off debt fast and save more money with Financial Peace University. But no matter how underwater you are on your…
Every four years, citizens across our country head to the polls to choose the next president of the United States. Together, we make a critical decision about the future of our country. And after months of ruthless banter, an onslaught of toxic social media, and deafening political commentary, we stand in…
Your thoughts are racing, you haven’t slept soundly for a week, and your stomach is in knots—all because of a trip to the grocery store or a look at your checking account. If these anxious responses to money situations seem familiar, you might be dealing with financial stress. But don’t…
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