Personal Finance

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5 Millionaire Habits To Change Your Life

Most millionaires don’t come from generational wealth. Only around 20% of them inherited money from their families — the remaining 80% are self-made.  Those 80%

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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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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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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

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What Is Fractional Trading?

Buying stocks can be expensive. One share of Apple, for example, is over $200 as of this writing. A share of Microsoft is over $400.

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