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5 Tips to Write a Useful and Working Saving Plan Introduction

If it’s hard for you to keep track of your spending and you fail to follow your budget each time, then making a saving plan will be a great...

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Budgeting for the Holidays

The act of creating and maintaining a household budget does not rank high on the fun scale. From debits and credits to line-item entries,...

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Can I Improve My Credit by Paying Collections?

Credit can be a nebulous concept, and it can be tricky how different factors affect your credit score. One thing is clear though: unpaid...

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Life Insurance: Your Guide to the Basics

You might be young and healthy and wondering if life insurance is for you. The reality is — like the last year and a half has shown us —...

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When Should You Begin Saving for Retirement?

The pandemic has a lot of Americans uncertain about the future. People have lost jobs, made career changes, lost loved ones, etc... So if...

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How to Choose Home Insurance

You’re finally buying a house. Hello, adulthood! Also – congratulations on making the decision to own a home. If you’re like most people,...

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Best Legit Ways To Get Rid Of Student Loan Debt Faster

We live in a spending era, in which the variety of goods and services available far outnumbers our ability to pay for them. Furthermore,...

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How Home Insurance Claims Work

If you own your home, you probably have a homeowner’s insurance policy. If you have a mortgage, you likely pay into an escrow account for...

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How Not To Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck

Budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning are big subjects. You can (and should!) spend a lifetime trying to master each piece...

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DTI and Your Credit Score: Get the Facts

Buying a home is a multidimensional process, so it’s important you understand all of the facts before making the leap. Making sure your...

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