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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Sep 1, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Setting up your first budget does not have to be complicated. Start by looking at how much money comes in each month, what you need to spend, and...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 27, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
The biggest factors that impact your credit score are payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, credit mix, and recent credit...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 25, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Talking about money and aging can feel awkward, even when it comes from a place of love. Nobody wants to feel like they're losing independence, and...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 20, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Your credit score can affect much more than whether you qualify for a loan. It can influence the interest rate you receive, how much you pay each...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 13, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
If you lose your job, pay essential bills first, cut nonessential spending quickly, and contact lenders before you miss a payment. That's the short...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 11, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Back-to-school season can put a serious strain on your budget. Between school supplies, new clothes, technology, lunch costs, and activity fees,...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 6, 2026, 6:00:02 AM
If you are asking yourself what should you do if you lose your job, the short answer is this: focus first on essential bills, unemployment benefits,...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Aug 4, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Elder financial fraud does not discriminate. It affects people who are sharp as a tack and people whose memory has started to slip. It targets high...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Jul 30, 2026, 6:00:02 AM
Most people do not wake up one day and decide to switch financial institutions. It builds slowly. A surprise fee here, a frustrating phone call...
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Allethea Faye Monfiel: Jul 28, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
A Credit Builder Loan helps people establish or rebuild credit by reporting on-time payments to the credit bureaus while the loan funds are held in a...
