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The tighter the budget, the more painful our missteps. But when is a misstep really a misstep and when are just being a little too hard on ourselves? To understand that line, we must first understand what it means to splurge.
Car insurance can be a big budget item, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing how your premium is calculated can help you make better decisions about what kind of car to buy, how to manage your credit, and even where to live.
Consolidating your debt to reduce your payments and interest may seem like a good idea, but there are downsides as well. To determine if debt consolidation is the right choice for you, review the pros and cons before deciding.
If you didn’t put money aside for holiday spending this year, you may be feeling a pinch right now. The holiday season is the time of year when most people spend more than they planned. Here are some things to consider in order to get your finances back on track as you head into the New Year.
Savings accounts can only earn you so much. In order to grow your money, you're eventually going to need to jump into the world of investing. Luckily there are plenty of low-risk options for first-time investors. Here are some of your best bets if you're looking to make that first leap into investment.
Some major debt collection rule changes will be going into effect on November 30, 2021. These updates include helpful protections for consumers, but also open the door for collectors to use email, text messages, and even social media in their attempts to collect on debts.
Rent payments with a credit card soared during 2020. While there were good reasons why tenants turned to plastic to get by during an especially challenging time, there are plenty of reasons why you should avoid charging your rent if you can help it.
The extended mortgage forbearance programs created to help homeowners through the pandemic will soon begin ending. So what should impacted homeowners do to prepare for life after forbearance?
The second wave of coronavirus stimulus payments (for $600) have been distributed, but not everyone has received their check. If your payment landed in the wrong account, here's what you need to do.
If you’re in the market for a new home, or possibly looking for a way out of your current home, you’ve probably heard about the short sale option. But what does it mean, how does it work, and does it make sense for you?
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