Personal Finance Articles

How to Pay Less for College—What You Need to Know
Anna Baluch

July 27, 2025

Saving for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Read this to learn how you could afford to pay more and rely on student loans less.

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How to Create Your Yearly Personal Financial Plan
Dori Zinn

July 27, 2025

A personal financial plan can help you stay on track and achieve your financial goals. Get started today with investment, tax, and savings plans.

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How to Talk About Money with Your Partner During the Holidays
Ann Condron

July 27, 2025

Real couples share their tips for talking about money with their partner during one of the most financially challenging times of the year: the holidays.

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10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget

Planning a Thanksgiving gathering doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 10 tips for…

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Mortgage Vocabulary: Terms You Need to Know
Ashley Maready

July 27, 2025

If you're in the market for a house or plan to refinance one, you may want to brush up on your mortgage vocabulary to help you make informed choices.

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How to Deal with Financial Stress
Jessica Thiefels

July 27, 2025

If you're feeling anxious or physically ill about debt, then you'll want to read these tips on how to deal with financial stress and get on the right track.

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How to Manage Money Better without Sacrificing Joy
Jessica Thiefels

July 27, 2025

Want to manage money better without sacrificing the things you love? Here is some easy money management advice that could help.

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Top Apps to Save Money: Let Your Money Grow
Erik J. Martin

July 27, 2025

With the help of a smartphone app, you can create better saving habits. Read our review of the top money-saving apps on the market today.

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Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
John Russo

July 27, 2025

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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Spring Survey: Consumers Plan to Buy Cars Despite Costs

Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

July 26, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

July 26, 2025

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

July 26, 2025

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

July 26, 2025

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

July 26, 2025

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

July 26, 2025

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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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

July 25, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

July 25, 2025

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

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

July 25, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

July 25, 2025

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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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

July 25, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Kailey Hagen

July 25, 2025

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Ben Gran

July 25, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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What is Budget Billing?
Cole Tretheway

July 25, 2025

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Kailey Hagen

July 24, 2025

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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

July 24, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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