Personal Finance Articles

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit
Kailey Hagen, CFP

October 31, 2026

Bad credit doesn't need to stand in the way of your dream of homeownership.

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Convenient Credit Card Alternatives
Cole Tretheway

October 31, 2026

Stay secure and in control of your money—see the best credit card alternatives for debt- and stress-free spending.

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What Is the Community Reinvestment Act?
Richard Barrington

October 31, 2026

What is the CRA? What role does it play in social justice and how does…

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How to Avoid Wedding Debt
Richard Barrington

October 31, 2026

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and spend more…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

October 31, 2026

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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Can the Lender Change the Interest Rate on My Personal Loan?
Lyle Daly

October 31, 2026

If you’re wondering about the possibility of a rate hike on your personal loan, here’s what you need to know.

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Was Your College Education Worth the Cost? 39% of Americans Say “No”
John Russo

October 31, 2026

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

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5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Ashley Maready

October 31, 2026

One of the best ways to improve your overall financial health, is to improve your credit score. Here are 5 tips on how to do just that.

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

October 31, 2026

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

October 31, 2026

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

October 31, 2026

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

October 31, 2026

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

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Financial Advice for New Graduates
Maurie Backman

October 31, 2026

New college grads face financial challenges. But with these tips, you can stay on-track for financial success.

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Open Enrollment 2026: What Is Open Enrollment and Why It Matters
Natasha Etzel

October 30, 2026

Need health insurance coverage or want to change your current plan? Learn how open enrollment impacts your options.

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Common Tax-Filing Mistakes and How to Reduce the Chance of Making One
Kimberly Rotter

October 30, 2026

Tax returns are often complicated. Learn about some common mistakes—and how to avoid them.

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What Is Envelope Budgeting?
Kailey Hagen, CFP

October 30, 2026

Envelope budgeting could make managing your finances a lot easier. Here's how to get started.

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5 Ways to Get Help With Vet Bills
Rebecca Lake

October 30, 2026

Vet bills can break the bank, but there are ways to get help paying for pet care.

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How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch
Cole Tretheway

October 29, 2026

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Make a Budget Even if You Hate Budgeting
Jessica Thiefels

October 29, 2026

Find out how a budget could help you save more money, even if you hate budgeting. We have 5 easy ways to keep you on track with minimal math.

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ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy
John Russo

October 29, 2026

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…

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Credit Utilization: What Is It and How Can It Affect Your Credit Score?
Richard Barrington

October 29, 2026

Credit utilization ratio is a key factor in credit scores, so lowering that ratio could help you improve your credit score. Here’s how to get started.

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Personal Financial Planning: How to Make a Financial Plan
Richard Barrington

October 29, 2026

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

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4 Simple Ways to Improve Your Finances
Tammi Huang

October 29, 2026

Many people want to get financially healthy this year. If you're wondering how to improve…

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Will Your Credit Limit Be Cut?
Brittney Myers

October 29, 2026

Sometimes credit companies really do cut your limit. Learn when you should worry about it, and what to do.

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What to Do When You Can't Pay Your Bills
Kimberly Rotter

October 28, 2026

Not being able to pay your bills is scary, but you can take action. Start with these tips.

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Voting With Your Wallet: How Elections Can Affect Your Finances
Ben Gran

October 28, 2026

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances.

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