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Pandemic Relief is Ending – Learn Where You Can Still Find Assistance

August 30, 2021

Pandemic relief is ending for some. Learn where you can still find assistance if you have been impacted by the pandemic. Millions of Americans have received financial assistance through the American Rescue Plan stimulus relief bill which included three stimulus check payments, billions of dollars to small businesses and unemployment insurance. The aid that has […]

How to Determine if a Fixer-Upper is a Good Investment

August 24, 2021

Flipping a fixer-upper can be a lucrative investment if you buy the right house. Watching home renovation shows can get you excited about house flipping, but there is a lot to know before you purchase a fixer upper. A fixer-upper can cost a lot less than a new build or recently remodeled home, giving the […]

Managing Money: 4 Things You Should Avoid Doing with Your Money

July 14, 2021

Managing money is challenging, but you can improve your finances by avoiding these money mistakes. Managing money isn’t easy. There are so many things tempting us to spend. Whether it’s adorable baby clothes, trendy shoes or a new flat screen, sometimes the urge to splurge is overwhelming. If you aren’t reaching your financial goals or […]

Can a Budgeting App Help You & Which to Choose?

July 12, 2021

How to know if a budgeting app is right for you. Creating a budget for your household can be challenging, especially if finances are tight. Deciding which expenses to keep and what to cut can feel overwhelming. In addition, not everyone feels comfortable using Excel or a worksheet. However, creating a budget is vital to […]

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Medical Debt: Can you use personal loans to pay for medical emergencies?

June 11, 2021

How to pay for medical debt when you don’t have savings. Medical debt is not uncommon. In fact, 19% of U.S. households could not afford to pay for medical care immediately, according to U.S. Census Bureau data on the burden of medical debt. The data also showed that medical debt was distributed disproportionately across groups […]

Don’t let deals, speed, convenience get you to spend more with purchases.

Are Online Retailers Tricking You Into Overspending?

June 4, 2021

Online retailers tricking you? Don’t let speed and convenience convince you to spend more. Did you overspend again? If you are constantly over budget, you may be falling for online retail tricks. According to Digital Commerce 360, U.S. shoppers spent more than $861 billion online in 2020, which represents 44% year-over-year growth. Many shoppers have […]

Is Renting Clothing a Good Financial Decision?

May 28, 2021

Clothing rental companies are bouncing back after the pandemic, but is renting clothing a good idea? The clothing rental industry was growing prior to the pandemic with companies like Nuuly, Armoire and Gwynnie Bee joining market leader Rent the Runway in the fashion rental space. In 2019, the global online clothing rental market was estimated […]

5 Purchases People Typically Regret

May 21, 2021

Avoid the potential buyer’s remorse and skip purchases people typically regret. Money is tight for a lot of Americans right now. As of May 2021, there were 9.3 million people unemployed in the US. Even if you weren’t impacted by the pandemic, who wants to waste money that could be better spent? Here are some […]

5 Reasons You Might Owe Money to the IRS This Year

May 13, 2021

Taxes

Why you might owe money to the IRS this year. Don’t get surprised by a tax bill. While most income is taxed, there may be reasons why you owe the Internal Revenue Service this year, even if money was withheld from your paychecks. Discover reasons why people owe money to the IRS, and how to […]

Online Loans: Why Borrow Online & How to Do It

May 11, 2021

What are online loans and why should you use them? While many Americans are used to banking online, some people still have reservations about borrowing online. If you have never taken out an online loan, this guide is for you. How to borrow money online. Today, there are many online lenders to choose from. However, […]

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How do credit report agencies work?

May 6, 2021

What do credit reporting agencies do and how does it impact you? You know that having good credit is important and that there are agencies that report on your credit history, but do you know what credit reporting agencies actually do? How does what they do impact you? Learn more about credit reporting agencies and […]

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How to Pay the Bills When You Are Making Minimum Wage

April 29, 2021

Ways you can pay your bills and reach financial goals while making minimum wage. Living off the minimum wage is challenging, especially if you have a one-income household. As of May 2021 the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. It has not been raised in over 10 years, according to the Economy Policy Institute. […]

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Pandemic Relief is Ending – Learn Where You Can Still Find Assistance

How to Determine if a Fixer-Upper is a Good Investment

Managing Money: 4 Things You Should Avoid Doing with Your Money

Can a Budgeting App Help You & Which to Choose?

Medical Debt: Can you use personal loans to pay for medical emergencies?

Are Online Retailers Tricking You Into Overspending?

Is Renting Clothing a Good Financial Decision?

5 Purchases People Typically Regret

5 Reasons You Might Owe Money to the IRS This Year

Online Loans: Why Borrow Online & How to Do It

How do credit report agencies work?

How to Pay the Bills When You Are Making Minimum Wage

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