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Quick Tips to Pay Down Debt
Getting rid of your consumer debt is an excellent way to increase your credit score, relieve financial stress, and place yourself in a position to succeed financially in the future. However, it can also be a challenge to do so with rising costs, a shortage of funds, and sometimes overwhelming interest costs. It...
10 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
The warm weather months are coming up, and that means one thing: it's time to start figuring out how you can save money on your energy bill. With the summer months being notoriously expensive for cooling bills, there are many ways to cut down on utility costs without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Here are ten...
Navigating Reduced Income
Many Americans have face drastically reduced income at some point or another. Some people have lost their jobs, or have reduced work available to them. Below are our tips on surviving on less income.
How To Plan For Financial Emergencies
Most of us will have to deal with a financial emergency at some point in our lives. They can happen at any time and rarely come with a warning. Whether you have one year or one week to adjust to such monetary upheavals as divorce, medical emergencies, military deployment, or loss of wages, you may be able to sail...
Maximize Your Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, you'll want to make sure you get the most out of it! Everyone wants to get the biggest tax refund possible. The tax laws can change over time, but millions of Americans expect to receive a sizable refund check soon after they file their tax returns for the year.
5 Ways to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
If you don’t have the cash to pay for a home upfront, you’ll likely need to apply for a loan, which means you’ll need to be able to make a down payment. A down payment is the percentage of your home that you pay for upfront. Depending on your current finances, it could take you years to afford the down payment...
Raising Money Smart Kids
An understanding of how money works and how to manage money is one of the most significant gifts you can give your children. One day, we all want our children to be financially savvy adults, but with today's materialistic "spend-everything" culture and attitude, it's increasingly difficult. If you want your...
Tidying Up Your Financial Life
Those looking to tidy up their homes and lives have taken to Marie Kondo and her KonMari method. If you've seen her Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo or read any of her books on the subject, you know she's all about inspiring others to choose joy when they organize. But what about finances? With just a...