Some of the most important things in life are always taken for granted. After all, most of us drawing a steady salary never consider how fortunate we are to get a regular paycheck. On the other hand, those who work on commission or depend on tips for ...
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Top Tips for Discussing Finances With Your Significant Other
Did you know that in the US and other Western countries, over 90% of people get married before the age of 50? Regardless of age, marriage often entails merging lives, and with it, merging finances. Despite the commonality of marriage, the intricacies ...
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Behind on Your Bills? Here Is How to Handle It
There's no denying that the coronavirus pandemic had significant effects on the US economy. Understandably, many Americans were forced to make drastic budgetary changes during that time; more than a few found themselves behind on the bills. And now ...
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How to Conduct a Financial Health Check
Many experts suggest that people make a point of conducting a personal financial checkup on an annual basis or after a major life event such as a marriage, divorce, birth, or death. But what does that mean exactly? To make sure you don’t miss ...
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5 Financial Lessons from the Past That Everyone Should Learn
Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. There are so many sayings in this vein, but they all revolve around the fact that you must learn from your past errors. So let's look at some key financial lessons from the past we should all bear in ...
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How Eating Donuts Can Help You Stay on Budget
Occasionally, my hubby picks up a donut for a breakfast treat. I usually refrain from this particular indulgence; too fattening, too many calories, etc. Yesterday, since it was such a lean sweet day, I decided to join him for a donut.
I selected a ...
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The Basics of Business Credit: What You Need to Know
Business credit is key to a company's financial health and growth potential. It impacts the ability to secure financing, obtain favorable terms from suppliers, and manage cash flow effectively.
It's essentially a track record that demonstrates a ...
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What Are the Easiest Loans to Get?
In the labyrinth of financial solutions, certain pathways are illuminated more brightly than others, offering a seemingly straightforward route to cash liquidity. These are the financial equivalents of secret passages in ancient pyramids, promising ...
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8 Big Reasons Why You’re Getting an F in Personal Finance 101
I remember the time when I saw my son's mid-term progress report and noticed that he was getting an 'F' in one of his classes -- Physical Education, to be exact.
"How in the world does anybody fail phys ed?" I asked the Honeybee, shaking Matthew's ...
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Teaching Kids Money Management Skills
Before my kids, Matthew and Nina, became teenagers I conducted a little experiment in order to ascertain their sophistication level regarding money by conducting a loan interview with the Bank of Dad. Not surprisingly, I learned that my kids were ...
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10 Tips for Making Your First Budget
Landing your first real job and bringing in a steady paycheck each month is an exciting time. However, if you're like most people, that's shortly followed by a myriad of expenses. It's difficult to keep track of all your bills and expenses -- and if ...
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How to Eliminate Student Loan Debt BEFORE Starting College
The national student debt load continues to sit at a crisis point - so it's not surprising that there is a big push to eliminate student loan debt. For this year's graduating class, more than 70% of graduates borrowed money to finance their tuition, ...
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Why You Should Never Cosign A Loan for Anyone
Cosigning for a loan is one of the dumbest financial moves you could ever make. By cosigning, you not only assume liability for the borrowed money, but you also make it tougher on yourself to qualify for large loans -- regardless of your payment ...
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Beware: A Credit Card for Excellent Credit That Doesn’t Fit the Bill
You might think that credit cards for people with excellent credit are universally the best products available, and that the quality of a credit card naturally rises in accordance with the credit level required to get it. And you might believe that ...
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5 Indispensable Tips for Using Your Credit Responsibly
Your creditworthiness is a representation of how well you manage your finances. It's essentially the first impression for everything from buying a home to getting decent rates on your car insurance. So using your credit responsibly is an absolute ...
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How to Eliminate Credit Report Errors That Often Get Overlooked
Financial institutions rely on one major factor when deciding whether or not to give you a loan: your credit report.
Credit reports contain a lot of information, including your name, address, place of employment, credit lines, balances, payment ...
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Why Grandma Was Smarter Than You About Money
Yes; Grandma was smarter than you about money. Is that a crazy thought? Well ... Grandma may not pay bills with a smartphone or trade stocks on her computer -- but the fact is she can teach a few lessons about saving money that you can take to the ...
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A Guide to Retirement Budgeting on a Fixed Income
So you're planning to quit work soon and will be facing retirement on a fixed income? First of all: congratulations! Now, it's time to ensure that your money outlasts your life and that there's some left over for your children.
You can do that by ...
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Why Money Isn’t the Root of All Evil
So you think that money is the root of all evil? Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle ...
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6 Good Financial Habits That Will Improve Your Bottom Line
Did you make a New Year's resolution to improve your bottom line? Fortunately, it only takes a few good financial habits to meet that noble goal. Even better, most good financial habits are so easy to implement that it's just a matter of getting ...
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