Personal Finance Articles

The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

April 30, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

April 30, 2025

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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Was Your College Education Worth the Cost? 39% of Americans Say “No”
John Russo

April 30, 2025

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

April 30, 2025

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

April 30, 2025

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

April 30, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

April 30, 2025

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

April 30, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

April 30, 2025

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

April 30, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Charla Myers

April 30, 2025

With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy an awesome vacation and still stay…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Kailey Hagen

April 30, 2025

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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What is Budget Billing?
Cole Tretheway

April 30, 2025

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Kailey Hagen

April 30, 2025

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps
Cole Tretheway

April 29, 2025

Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…

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How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch
Cole Tretheway

April 29, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
Maurie Backman

April 29, 2025

If you’re suffering from financial phobia, you’re not alone. Learn more about this fear, how…

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How to Avoid Wedding Debt

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and spend more…

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How to Make a Budget Plan Even if You Hate Math
Jessica Thiefels

April 29, 2025

Find out how a budget could help you save more money—even if you hate math. We have 5 easy ways to keep you on track with minimal math.

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ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy
John Russo

April 29, 2025

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…

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Mortgage Vocabulary: Terms You Need to Know

If you're in the market for a house or plan to refinance one, you may want to brush up on your mortgage vocabulary to help you make informed choices.

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8 Financial Goals for 2019
Sarah Li Cain

April 29, 2025

Don’t let the year pass you by without checking these eight things. It will help you stay on top of your financial goals!

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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Raising financially responsible kids is the goal of many parents. Learn three expert tips on…

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Ben Gran

April 29, 2025

If you're in the market for a new home and looking to take out a…

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Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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