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• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: Oct 02, 2024

A new study has found that married people often end up wealthier and face less poverty in old age compared to people who are not married. This is becoming more important as more Americans are choosing to stay single. Even though only 4% of p...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Finding yourself suddenly with a lot of money, like an inheritance, a successful investment, or a pay raise, can be life-changing.  But it's especially important to be smart about how you use that money, especially...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Sep 18, 2024

There might come a time when you realize you can't keep up with your car payments. In this situation, you have the option of voluntary repossession, which means you give your car back to...

• Author: Ben Reilly
• Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Have you ever felt like your credit card's interest rate is too high? You might be surprised to learn that sometimes, all you need to do is ask your card issuer for a lower rate.  Although there's a chance...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Sep 04, 2024

At 54, a woman named Kim finds herself without a retirement plan and with $12,000 in savings, wondering about her financial future. She sought advice from the renowned financial expert Suze Orm...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: Aug 29, 2024

Planning for retirement is a common aspiration for many working individuals. It is also a dream for couples who want to spend the rest of their life together in comfort. There are many ways to enjoy r...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Aug 21, 2024

In today's economic climate, with concerns about job stability due to the influence of high interest rates and inflation, it's wise to prepare for possible unexpected unemployment.  ...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Aug 14, 2024

A financial emergency refers to any unforeseen event that has significant financial implications for you. These situations are unexpected and can cause considerable stress, especially if you're unprepared. ...

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: Aug 07, 2024

As we head into the fall, there's encouraging news for potential car buyers: the cost of car loans might start to decrease.  This anticipated change comes in the wake of signals from the Federal Reserve that i...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: Aug 01, 2024

In the United States, a 401(k) plan is a popular way people save for when they retire. It's liked because you don't have to pay taxes on the money right away and your savings can grow over time. As of...