Investment
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Do You Need a Financial Planner? 

Investing and planning for retirement has changed a lot — mostly for the better.  Instead of paying fees and expense ratios, you can now invest

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Mortgage
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How To Buy a Home With No Down Payment

Buying a home may seem out of reach for many aspiring homeowners. According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, the average home price has

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How To Save for a Down Payment

Congratulations! You’ve just decided you’re ready to buy a house! This is a big deal — AND a big purchase.  After determining you’re financially ready,

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What Is a Home Equity Loan?

Sometimes, you need a large amount of money.  Maybe it’s to pay for something like a wedding or school, or maybe it’s to pay off

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Student Debt
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Parent PLUS Loans: What to Know

Every parent dreams of providing a better life for their child. And for most parents, that means setting their child up for success financially, like

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Guide to Private Student Loans

Let’s face it — college is not exactly cheap. For some people, the price tag alone is the biggest obstacle when it comes to obtaining

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What Is the FAFSA and How Does It Work?

Whether you’re a student applying to college or a parent helping your child pay for college, you’ve probably heard that you should complete the FAFSA.

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Savings
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4 Steps to Build an Emergency Fund

One of the greatest feelings is safety — including feeling safe in your current financial situation. An emergency fund is your financial security blanket. It

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What Is a 529 Plan?

Being a parent is a fulfilling experience. But it’s also an expensive one. As a parent, the thought of paying for your child’s college education

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What Is a Certificate of Deposit?

One of the best options for locking in a high interest rate — while also reducing the temptation to tap into your savings! — is to

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Budgeting
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How To Date on a Budget

Thanks to inflation, going out on a date has gotten a lot more expensive. According to a survey by LendingTree, 65% of singles say inflation

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8 Ways To Save Money on Groceries

There’s a good chance your weekly trip to the grocery store is feeling more expensive than ever — food prices have increased 28% in the last

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Retirement
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Should You Buy Annuities?

When most people think about saving for retirement, they think about their employer-sponsored 401(k). While this is one of the best ways to build a

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How To Open Your Employee 401(k) Account

You’ve finally landed your first (or next) job — congratulations!  Onboarding with your new employer is going to entail a lot of administrative work, for health

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Insurance
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Understanding Travel Insurance for Kids

Traveling with kids means being prepared for the unexpected — including medical emergencies.  That’s why it’s important to understand how your travel health insurance works

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Debt
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What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Debt?

No one wants to fall behind on their bill payments, but sometimes financial hardships make it unavoidable.  Whether you're dealing with credit cards, personal loans,

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Banking
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Best Checking Accounts in April 2025

Erika's Picks for Best Checking Accounts Best overall: Best for cashback: Best for no monthly/annual service fees: Best for ATM access: Capital One 360 Checking

Side Hustle
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How To Make Money on YouTube

One of the most-asked questions I get is how I grew my YouTube channel from zero to 1,000 subscribers in three months.  This milestone was

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How To Create a Budget as a Freelancer

Freelancing is an increasingly popular way to earn a living. According to Upwork, 38% of workers are engaged in freelance work.  While freelancing can be

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3 Tips for Starting a Business

For many people, being your own boss is a dream. But entrepreneurship has its challenges, including the beginning stages of getting your business off the

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3 Steps To Become a Millionaire

Ever dream of becoming a millionaire but feel like it's impossible? Rachel Rodgers wants you to know it's within your reach. As the CEO of

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