In the first 100 days of presidency, a lot happens. There’s the peaceful transfer of power, the setup of a new administration, and the pressure to make good on all those campaign promises. Wasting no time in his first 100 days, President Biden shared his plans for two big pushes…
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Bills, bills, bills—if you feel like there have been about a hundred different bills coming out of Capitol Hill these days, you’re not alone. The truth is, bills happen all the time (in fact, it’s kind of a big part of how the U.S. government operates). But these massive spending bills have…
Just 7.4 seconds: That’s how much time you have to grab a recruiter’s attention when they read your resumé for the first time.1 That’s it! So, if you’re looking for a new job, I have a helpful hint: To grab a hiring manager’s attention, make your resumé stand out using…
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Not sure which funds to invest in for retirement? We hear you. You’ve probably heard a lot about S&P 500 index funds. It’s a bit of an investing buzzword. But what are S&P 500 index funds and are they a good place to invest your money? Basically, the S&P 500…
Did you know the national average cost of car insurance per household is $1,993?2 (That works out to about $166 for your monthly car insurance bill.) Home and auto insurance aren’t just about low rates—they’re about the right coverage level. Talk to a trusted pro who can help you get both.…
Feeling stuck in a Parent PLUS Loan? You’re probably looking for the easiest way out of it, including getting the whole debt forgiven. But is Parent PLUS Loan forgiveness real? And what are your options to get rid of this thing for good? Time to find out! Is Parent PLUS…
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Update as of June 2023: Federal student loan payments will resume October 2023—with interest starting back September 1, 2023. Let’s be real: It’s been a rough few years. Maybe you were hit hard financially, and it’s been a struggle to keep food on the table, let alone worry about your student…
Hey, we know student loans are heavy. They can squeeze the life out of your income and feel like a weight you just can’t bear. If you’re looking for student loan help, the options can seem endless. From forgiveness to forbearance to consolidation . . . but how do you…
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