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When you have extra cash, you should pay off a personal loan early

Should You Pay Off a Personal Loan Early or Save Money

Learn when to pay off a personal loan and when to save. If you’ve ever borrowed money before, you know it’s beneficial to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. You’ll spend less on interest and make room in your budget. When it comes to managing personal finances, striking the right balance between paying […]

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If you financed a car in the past few years, you might be able to save money by refinancing an auto loan.

When Refinancing an Auto Loan is a Good Idea

Why refinancing your auto loan could benefit you. Living expenses are on the rise in general, and that includes the cost of driving. The last few pandemic years have not been a great time for car shopping. That’s especially true if you needed to finance a car. If you financed a car in the past […]

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Teaching kids about money is easier than you think. Get the tools to set your kids on the right track.

5 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money

Teaching kids about money can help them avoid major money mistakes. Personal finance isn’t a subject typically taught in school, so your kids may need your help learning about money management. Graduating school with a solid understanding of personal finance can give your kids a leg up and help them avoid major money mistakes. Here […]

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If you are worried about your job security, now is the time to prepare for a layoff.

How to Prepare for a Layoff

Protect your money and your career. Prepare for a layoff. As chatter increases around a potential recession, many Americans are worried about layoffs. Results from a recent CNBC workforce survey found that 80% of workers are concerned about a recession. Those worries could be founded based on a survey from Insight Global which showed that […]

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Current mortgage rates are high which is leading to more renovations instead of selling a home.

3 Options for Financing Home Renovations

A home renovation can make your home more enjoyable to live in, may increase your home resale value, and make it easier to sell your home. Many homeowners are looking to renovate instead of selling their home since mortgage rates are still high, despite dipping recently. About 17% of homeowners are spending more on improvements […]

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Research types of loans available to you when purchasing a car

Car Loans: Tips for Keeping Up with Your Payments

How to Keep Up with Your Car Loan Payments Many Americans rely on car loans to be able to drive. Car loans have been on an upward trend for the past several years. The number of car loans has grown about 29% over the past decade to about 116.43 million loans. With higher interest rates, […]

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Reviewing a budget and making adjustments

Signs You Have a Budget Problem

Look for these signs if you suspect you have a budget problem. Creating and managing a budget helps you identify where your money is going, areas where you overspend, and saving opportunities. An effective budget can help you reach a financial goal like buying a new car, putting a down payment on a home, building […]

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Helpful ways for how you can pay off your loan faster.

Paying Off a Personal Loan: How to Do It Faster

If paying off a personal loan is on your 2023 to-do list, you’re in the right place. Whether you took out a personal loan for a home repair that couldn’t wait, an emergency bill that needed to be paid ASAP, or for other unexpected expenses, you can pay it off sooner if you make some […]

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Car financing has big role in how we buy vehicles

Best Ways to Finance a Car in 2023

If you’re looking to finance a car, here are the best ways to get the money you need. Car financing plays a big role in how Americans buy vehicles. It can be the difference between a person getting the car of their dreams versus settling for something less. About 35% of American adults relied on […]

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When you’re trying to save money, start with a budget and review all expenses.

The Worst Thing to Spend Money on If You’re Trying to Save

Here’s what experts say you should cut if you’re trying to save. As we approach 2023, many people are considering New Year’s resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to save money or get on financial track. According to Fidelity’s Financial Resolutions survey, saving more money was the number one resolution respondents gave. About […]

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A personal loan can help with Debt prioritization

How Personal Loans Help with Debt Prioritization

Debt prioritization is tricky. Here’s how a personal loan can help. If paying off debt is on the top of your to-do list, you’ll probably face a common dilemma. Which debt do I pay off first? If you’re like many Americans, you have multiple debts in your name like a mortgage, student loan, credit cards, […]

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Find out more about credit card rewards and how they work.

Types of Credit Card Rewards and How They Work

Learn more about your credit card reward options and how they work. You have many options when it comes to credit cards, and many cards offer rewards. There are cards that offer you cash back, travel miles, or points that can be redeemed for items when you make qualified purchases. You should consider how you […]

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