Personal Finance Articles

7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
Kailey Hagen

May 30, 2025

Here are 7 ideas that may help you save money on healthcare and still get…

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5 Ways to Take an Affordable Family Vacation This Summer

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

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Basic Money Management Skills Everyone Should Have
Aly J. Yale

May 30, 2025

Everyone needs basic money management skills. They can help you save money and stay out of debt.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy
Justine Nelson

May 30, 2025

If you have made it a goal to learn more about personal finance, then you…

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How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Housing?
Richard Barrington

May 29, 2025

The 25-30% rule is a guideline for how much of your income to spend on housing. Learn how to use it to help you have more money for your goals.

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

May 29, 2025

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

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January is Poverty in America Awareness Month
Molly Zilli

May 29, 2025

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, so now is a good time to…

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How to Get Your Recovery Rebate Credit
Anna Baluch

May 29, 2025

If you didn’t receive one or both stimulus payment(s), or received less than you’re entitled…

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Should You File Your Taxes Early This Year?
Sara Korn

May 29, 2025

Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible…

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How Will You Spend Your Second Stimulus Check?
Molly Zilli

May 29, 2025

The new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill includes another round of stimulus checks. If you receive…

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Now’s the Time to Deal with Holiday Debt – Here’s How
Anna Baluch

May 29, 2025

How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…

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12 Smart Money Management Tips to See You Through 2021
Anna Baluch

May 29, 2025

Ready to get 2021 off on the right foot financially? We have 12 smart money…

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When do COVID Relief Unemployment Benefits End?
Steve Tanner

May 29, 2025

You may have concerns about federal COVID relief ending in 2021, including extra benefits for…

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6 Money Tips for Recent Grads
Aimee Bennett

May 29, 2025

We’ve got six financial tips to make the transition out of college go smoothly for…

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Money Management in 2020 and Beyond: This Year’s Top Posts
Molly Zilli

May 28, 2025

To help you start off the New Year with the benefit of hindsight in money…

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Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID
Justine Nelson

May 28, 2025

The pandemic has created a strenuous environment for many Americans, especially when it comes to their finances. Even as 2020 comes to an end, nearly half of working Americans say their income is still less than what it was pre-pandemic. While vaccines bring the hope that things will eventually return to something like normal, financialRead more Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID

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When Do Coronavirus Aid and Government Stimulus Programs End: Round Up
Michael Micheletti

May 28, 2025

Do you rely on the coronavirus aid and government stimulus programs that are ending in…

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Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich
Anna Baluch

May 28, 2025

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

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Did You Change Your Spending Habits During COVID?
Steve Tanner

May 28, 2025

If you've changed your spending habits during COVID-19, you're not alone. Now's the time to…

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The Season of Giving: How We Will Give Back This Year
Tanya Sotos

May 28, 2025

With the challenges of 2020, this can be a difficult year to give to charity.…

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Giving to Charity Using the CARES Act Charitable Deductions
Sara Korn

May 28, 2025

The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…

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How to Feel Rich During the Holidays Without Going Into Debt
Anna Baluch

May 28, 2025

Even if you don’t make a ton of money, you can still feel rich during…

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What the Latest Jobs Report Could Mean for Your Finances
Sara Korn

May 28, 2025

The employment situation has improved, but it will be a long road to a full…

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Should You Change Your Financial Planning?
Sara Korn

May 28, 2025

As 2020 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your long-term financial…

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Black Friday Savings and Shopping: 2020 Edition
Anna Baluch

May 28, 2025

If you’d like to take advantage of the country’s favorite day of bargains during this…

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What Is the Community Reinvestment Act?
Sara Korn

May 27, 2025

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

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