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Emerging Financially Healthy After a Gray Divorce
Laura and Caroline are in their late 50s. Friends since meeting at a playgroup for their toddlers, both were in long-term, seemingly happy marriages.
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How to pay back your student-loan debt, no matter where you start or what type of loans you have
There are several repayment plans to choose from to help you pay back your student loans. The right strategy for you will depend on your goals, lifestyle, and the type of loans you have. At any point during repayment, consolidating or refinancing your student loans can streamline your monthly payments and help you save
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4 Things Small Businesses Should Consider In Today’s Economy
The increasing complexity of the current economic environment can be overwhelming for business owners, and this concern is only amplified by the ongoing conversations and coverage in the media.
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7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score Right Now
Whether you’re looking ahead to a brighter future or still feeling a financial blow from the pandemic, it’s a good time to take a look at your credit score and find ways to improve it. A higher credit score can help you qualify for better interest rates on all sorts of loans, from mortgages to credit cards. On the othe
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Sandwich generation: How do you decide whose needs come first?
Squashed, spread too thin, nothing left. This is not how you want your lunch described, but for those who are part of the “sandwich generation,” these descriptions are all too accurate.
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How To Grow A Small Business Sustainably
Small businesses need more than just quality products and services to stay competitive. Long-term success requires a well-rounded strategy that aligns with overall business operations.
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How to Use Rent Payments to Increase Your Credit Score
Are you one of the over 40 million people currently renting? Here’s a little secret: it can help improve your credit score. Like it or not, your credit affects just about every aspect of your financial life. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, a car — or even a fancy new phone, your credit score is the first thing le
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Missed Rents’ Impact on Real Estate
By Niel Harmse & Bryan Reid of MSCI Real EstateLockdowns and social distancing have impacted many tenant businesses, resulting in an unprecedented number of requests for rental relief, stressing real estate rental income streams. For equity investors, income returns have weakened, despite softening asset values. Recent
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Deciding What To Do With The 401(k)s You Left Behind
If you’ve changed jobs throughout your career, chances are you have at least one or two 401(k)s with former employers. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been unsure about what to do with that money and just left it in the plans. Now that time has passed and your financial decisions are more deliberate, you ma
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Why Teaching Kids to Save Early Sets Them Up for Financial Success
Every parent wants to set their child up for success, including financial success. To set your children on a path to financial wellbeing, you can start to lay the groundwork now.