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Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to handle your money better in 2022? The secret is a budget… according to a Debt.com survey, 88% of people
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Social Security Cuts May Be Coming. Do These 3 Things to Get Ready.
Current retirees could be looking at a major pay cut, and future retirees may not end up getting all of the benefits they should. If you're in the latter category, you have a prime opportunity to prepare for Social Security cuts.
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Cash In on Your Home Equity
For the nearly two-thirds of Americans who own a home, tapping into home equity can be an affordable and flexible way to borrow money. Of the two
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A home equity loan could help you get the money you need for a renovation or emergency — here's how they work
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their home. Many lenders will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of their home's current value. While home equity loans are often used to pay for home renovations, the money can be used in whatever way the borrower chooses. Sign up to get Personal Fina
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A new report says you need to make $114,000 to buy a house. Here's how to buy if you earn less than that.
People with sub-six-figure salaries become homeowners all the time. Here's how.
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Biden still has a rosy view on the economy despite a bad November jobs report. Here's 3 reasons why he may be right to be optimistic.
Biden touted a sharp drop in the jobless rate and argued the economy is on the right track. There's a problem, though: the economy added about half
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Which Retirement Plan Should I Add to First?
Saving for retirement is one of the most important ways that you can prepare for your financial future. When you stop working, nearly all of your income dries up. Although you may qualify to receive Social Security benefits, they'll only go partway toward replacing the income that your job paid you. Relying too much on
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Protecting Your Wallet: How To Adapt Your Spending in Times of Inflation
Unless you've been living under a rock, you are probably aware that inflation is hitting the pocketbooks of Americans (and the rest of the world)
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Borrowing from your 401(k) plan can be helpful in accessing funds when you need it - here's what to know
A 401(k) loan allows you to borrow money from your retirement account and repay it within five years, with interest. A 401(k) loan isn't the same as a withdrawal, but there are still specific rules to follow. Any funds borrowed through a 401(k) loan won't grow, so you should borrow funds only as a last resort. Visit In
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What Do Investors Need To Know About the Secure Act?
Saving for retirement and education are important priorities for many Americans. A new law that took effect in January 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, aims to increase access to workplace retirement plans and generally expand opportunities to save for retirement, in additio