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Women and Student Loan Debt, Why the Numbers are Concerning

category tagMay 30, 2022

Why student loan debt for women is concerning. Many people dream of attending college. There’s also a direct connection between attending college and earning a higher salary. However, for millions of Americans, college is only affordable with the help of student loans, which can be challenging to pay off. There were 45 million borrowers with […]

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Bad Money Habits: Expenses Successful People Avoid

category tagOctober 21, 2021

Discover the money habits of financially healthy people and turn your finances around. While there are a few very lucky people who strike it rich through things like winning the lottery or becoming famous, must financially successful people get there by spending wisely, investing well and saving. It might sound boring, but good money habits […]

Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and can lead to poor financial decisions

Why You’re Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck

category tagOctober 15, 2021

Your income may not be the reason you’re living paycheck to paycheck. Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and can lead to poor financial decisions, yet many people live this way despite earning a good salary. If you are one of the many Americans who lives off each paycheck and doesn’t have a savings, it’s […]

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

category tagAugust 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 […]

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

category tagJuly 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 […]

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Can a Budgeting App Help You & Which to Choose?

category tagJuly 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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5 Purchases People Typically Regret

category tagMay 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 […]

Save cash with a tight budget

6 Ways to Save Cash When Money is Tight

category tagApril 8, 2021

Have you ever read a savings article, just to discover that none of the tips apply to you? You have no subscriptions to cancel and don’t eat out often, for example. If you are already a frugal person, but can’t seem to save, it’s probably because fixed expenses are typically the biggest bills, and it’s […]

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