In an instant, life as you know it could never be the same. That’s how quickly a life-changing event could tank your finances. Without advance preparation, you could very well see your savings depleted instantly, your credit cards maxed out, and find yourself without money to live off. Four events […]
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Finances can be a stressful enough part of life but they are even more stressful if you end up experiencing a life emergency such as an illness, injury or accident. On top of dealing with the pain of the injury and the hassle of doctors and insurance, you now have
Many Americans are retiring now. With people living longer lives, one of the biggest concerns that those retiring have is being sure they are going to be okay financially for an indeterminate time. Here are a few ways to ensure that you will have a happy worry free retirement. Cost
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There is a lot that goes into being able to handle your debt balances. In many cases, those who don’t borrow more than they can afford to repay tend to be better off financially. However, avoiding potentially predatory payday loans can also play a role in paying down a debt
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A will is a legal financial document that will allow you to bequeath your assets to loved ones. Many people put off the task of making their will because it is a reminder of their own mortality and because it requires thoughtful, and sometimes difficult, decisions. However, if you take
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According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “Spending by state and local governments on all types of capital [improvements: like highways] dropped from its high of 3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the late 1960s to less than 2 percent in 2015.” Thus most roads
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you can end up becoming a nervous wreck going through all the steps of financing your home. However, financing your first-time home can be a simpler process than you think. To help get you started, follow our five steps below. Review your Credit When you
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Your good credit enables much more than granting you amounts of money you can spend and pay back over time. It follows you into everything from renting an apartment to getting a job. It determines the interest rate you will pay on credit cards, financing and loans. It can even
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Bad credit is generally defined as a credit score in the low 600’s, specifically at or under 629. There are many reasons that can contribute to low credit, but the bottom line is that if you don’t have a good credit score, it can be difficult to purchase the items
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When you’re considering going into the field of financial advising, you have different paths that you could pursue. In fact, you may even wonder if procuring a college degree is necessary at all. While you could have a successful career without one, consider the ways in which a degree can
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