Personal Finance Articles

4 Common Financial Mistakes New Grads Make
Lyle Daly

August 29, 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

August 29, 2025

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

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How to Beat Inflation
Kailey Hagen

August 28, 2025

Inflation is when your cash loses value due to higher prices. Read on to see how you can stay ahead of inflation.

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Couponing: A Beginner’s Guide
Brittney Myers

August 28, 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
Charles Morgan Evans

August 28, 2025

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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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Lyle Daly

August 28, 2025

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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Should You Start a 529 Plan?
Justine Nelson

August 28, 2025

Should you start a 529 plan? A 529 plan can help you save for college…

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Coronavirus Stimulus Package: What it Means For You
Steve Tanner

August 27, 2025

Learn what's in the coronavirus stimulus package.

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Will Coronavirus Testing Add to My Medical Debt?
Molly Zilli

August 27, 2025

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

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How to Set up a Christmas Budget
Maurie Backman

August 27, 2025

We all like to be generous during the holidays, but you don’t need to overspend.…

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12 Ways to Save Money for Vacation
Richard Barrington

August 27, 2025

While you’re on vacation, it can be hard to relax because you’re worried about the…

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

August 27, 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

August 27, 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

August 27, 2025

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

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7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
Kailey Hagen

August 26, 2025

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

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6 Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy
Justine Nelson

August 26, 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

August 26, 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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What’s the Difference Between a Secured Credit Card and a Prepaid Debit Card?
Lyle Daly

August 26, 2025

Secured credit cards and prepaid debit cards serve different purposes. Learn the differences.

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January is Poverty in America Awareness Month
Molly Zilli

August 26, 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

August 26, 2025

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

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