Personal Finance Articles

Food Prices Spike: How to Update Your Grocery Budget
Maurie Backman

June 4, 2025

Learn how to adjust your food budget to adapt to rising grocery prices and avoid…

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Financial House Cleaning: How to Organize Your Finances in 2025
Maurie Backman

June 3, 2025

Just like a messy home, messy finances can be stressful and overwhelming. Here are a few ways you can organize your financial house and start 2025 right.

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How to Save Money on Vacation
John Russo

June 3, 2025

Find out how to save money on your next summer vacation by setting up a vacation budget, finding fun free events, and more.

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Make Money for Your Holiday Budget Now with Work-from-Home Gigs
Ben Gran

June 3, 2025

There's a lot of pressure to spend money during the holidays, even if you're worried…

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Are Lawsuit Settlements Taxable?
Erik J. Martin

June 3, 2025

How are lawsuit settlements taxed. Can you avoid taxes on lawsuit settlements?

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4 Money Management Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Lyle Daly

June 3, 2025

Ready for a better financial situation 2025? Here are our top four money management mistakes to avoid this year.

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7 Ways to Save More for Retirement, Starting Now
Justine Nelson

June 3, 2025

Building a retirement nest egg starts with an effective retirement savings plan. Here are seven…

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7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know
Cole Tretheway

June 3, 2025

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…

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Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?
Kailey Hagen

June 3, 2025

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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10 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Meal on a Budget
Christy Bieber

June 2, 2025

Holiday food doesn't have to mean overspending. Learn how to save money here.

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
Kailey Hagen

June 2, 2025

Our latest survey revealed that 60% of Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. If that…

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4 Common Financial Mistakes New Grads Make
Lyle Daly

June 2, 2025

Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.

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Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?
Maurie Backman

June 1, 2025

It is necessary to make a 20% down payment when buying a home? We interviewed…

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Budgeting Hacks: Ways to Start or Improve Your Budget
Thilini Wijesinhe

June 1, 2025

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.

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How Household Debt Impacts Your Everyday Life
Richard Barrington

June 1, 2025

When savings are not enough, debt can help fund the expenses of life. But debt is not always the right solution. Learn more about using household debt effectively.

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How to Deal With Overdraft and a Negative Bank Account
Ashley Maready

June 1, 2025

Significant consequences can result from having a negative bank account, including fees. You can fix a negative account by transferring money from another account, avoiding transactions with the overdrawn account, and other strategies.

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Couponing: A Beginner’s Guide
Brittney Myers

June 1, 2025

Whether you clip them out of newspapers, flyers, grab them when you enter the store,…

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Why High Housing Costs Might Force the Fed to Keep Raising Rates

The Federal Reserve might prefer to stop raising interest rates as the economy slows. High housing costs may make that impossible.

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Recession Preparation: How Can You Protect Yourself?

Yes; the US entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.

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How to Save on Furniture in 2022

Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.

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Coronavirus Stimulus Package: What it Means For You
Steve Tanner

May 30, 2025

Learn what's in the coronavirus stimulus package.

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How to Beat Inflation

Learn how to invest to beat inflation, how to deal with food inflation and price increases in 2022.

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Will Coronavirus Testing Add to My Medical Debt?
Molly Zilli

May 30, 2025

Learn more about the potential costs of coronavirus testing and treatment so you can try…

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If You Have Lost Medical Insurance, You’re Not Alone
Justine Nelson

May 30, 2025

During the coronavirus pandemic, more than one in seven adults have become uninsured. So if…

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The New Coronavirus Stimulus Package: What Will You Get Now
Anna Baluch

May 30, 2025

Congress has reached agreement on a new $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. Here is some…

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How Access to Care and Insurance Affects Medical Debt
Steve Tanner

May 30, 2025

Access to medical care for low-income persons disproportionately impacts people of color, especially African Americans,…

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