Millennials have different financial priorities than members of other generations. With college debt to worry about, a struggling job market, and rising housing costs in many urban areas, today’s young adult has their own unique financial landscape. The same advice that worked for their parents might not help them meet their own financial goals and …
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Buying a car. It’s a rite of passage many young adults go through and is the first big purchase for most. Maybe it’s made at the tender age of sixteen after years of dreaming of the perfect car. Maybe it’s made to provide reliable transportation to a first job or even years after having reliable, …
What is the best time of the year? Vacation, of course. It is a time where we can relax, recreate and finally enjoy the day without any distractions. But planning your vacation can be nerve racking sometimes, especially if you are on a tight budget. The issue is that we all have some exotic destination …
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Congratulations! You are expecting your first little one and you couldn’t be more excited. Becoming a parent brings so many changes: wonderful and challenging. There are first smiles, first steps, first words — so many firsts for you and your baby. Another first you’ll face is adjusting financially to having another tiny person in your …
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As we get older, we all accumulate stuff. Small stuff, like all the boxes in the garage that are collecting dust, to very large stuff, like houses and cars (which may also be collecting dust). As your stuff adds up, you may start wondering what it’s worth. So might creditors or investors. In technical terms, …
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Most people have at least one debit card and multiple credit cards, but have you ever stopped to think about whether one is better to use than the other? Both are convenient, for different reasons. And both are similar in that they can be used in much the same way: by entering the card number, …
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In today’s economy, banks are a necessity. They keep our money safe, allow us to pay bills, and loan us money for homes and cars. However, if we’re not careful, banks can also be responsible for making us lose money through numerous bank fees. Here we will take a look at the common ways bank …
Oh, that little piece of plastic — the credit card. It’s shiny, often colorful, and just so easy to swipe at the register. But sometimes, that handy piece of plastic can get us into financial trouble. Since we are not physically handling money, it can be easy to disassociate our purchases from money that we …
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Now is a great time to buy a car. Interest rates are low, making monthly payments more affordable. If you financed a car with a higher interest rate, you are just out of luck. Or are you? When To Refinance If you have an existing car loan, you may want to consider refinancing with a …
When To Refinance Your Car Loan (And When Not To) Read More »
Everyone wants to manage their finances well, but not everyone knows how or where to start. Fortunately, help is available. The following are 10 personal finance apps that will actually improve your finances so you can plan and prepare for the future. Goodbudget– Goodbudget is based on a budgeting style called the envelope system, wherein …
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