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Why Don’t I Make Money In My Savings Account?

A savings account offers several financial advantages, but a high interest rate usually isn’t one of them. Savings accounts with a half percent...

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money tips for new parents

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Money Management Tips for New Parents

Without a doubt, becoming a parent is an exciting event in your life, whether it's your first child or your fourth. It’s a phase where you are happy...

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How Does a Credit Score Work And Why You Should Care

Credit scores have a vast impact on people's financial lives. Your credit score determines what type of car or house you can afford and how much your...

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Avoid common Black Friday traps

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How to Avoid 7 Common Black Friday Traps

Despite the ominous name, Black Friday is the best day of the year for retailers throughout the United States. This is the day shoppers clamber over...

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How to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt

Many people carry revolving debt with their credit cards. Reducing debt can help one’s chances to be considered eligible for loans. The drawbacks...

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Financial Tips to Consider When Traveling

To experience the world as a traveler, and not as a tourist, you need the freedom to explore beyond landmarks. But how can you travel around without...

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The Basics of FHA Home Loans

If you're a first-time home buyer needing a loan, you might want to look at an FHA home loan. This is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Authority...

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Behind on Auto Loan Payments? Here's How to Handle It.

If you feel like you've been struggling to keep up with car payments, you're not alone: According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of...

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Celebrate No Spend November

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Celebrate No Spend November

November brings longer nights, shorter days and a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for. It's also the perfect time to shift our mindset...

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How To Go Christmas Shopping Without Going Bankrupt

As you may have heard from Alvin and the Chipmunks, Christmas, Christmas, time is here. Time for toys and time for cheer. The only problem is that in...

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