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Personal Finance Articles

How to Prioritize Debt Payments in Your Budget
Dana George

November 16, 2025

Learn how to set up your budget, maintain your priorities, and make that debt go away.

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How to Create a Bare-Bones Budget When You’re in Debt
Natasha Etzel

November 16, 2025

Want to stop overspending? Learn how to create a bare-bones budget.

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What Happens If You Stop Paying Your Bills?
Rebecca Lake

November 16, 2025

Financial hardship can put you behind on bills and spell trouble for your credit. Here's how to get back on track.

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Talk to a Creditor About Loan Forbearance: A Step-by-Step Guide
Lyle Daly

November 16, 2025

Loan forbearance might be a good solution if you’re struggling. Here’s how to talk to your creditors about it.

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Will COVID-19 Stimulus and Benefits be Extended? 5 Things to Know
Anna Baluch

November 16, 2025

The extra $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits may be coming to an end…

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Why Do People Overspend?
Ben Gran

November 16, 2025

Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.

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5 Financial Choices That Cost You More Than You Think—and How to Change Them
Natasha Etzel

November 16, 2025

Small choices could cost a lot. Find out which financial habits you might want to leave behind.

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Financial House Cleaning: How to Organize Your Finances
Ashley Maready

November 16, 2025

Just like a messy home, messy finances can be stressful and overwhelming. Here are a few ways you can organize your financial house and start 2025 right.

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What Is a 401(k) Plan?
Jacqueline Backman

November 15, 2025

A 401(k) plan is a way to save and invest for retirement, and your employer might even match your contributions. Find out how they work here.

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Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season
John Russo

November 15, 2025

Learn how to protect your identity online while you’re shopping during the holidays or any other time of year. Find out more here.

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Buying a Home in My 20s Was a Financial Disaster—Here's How I Recovered
Ashley Maready

November 15, 2025

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

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Americans Spending Stimulus Check on Bills, Debt
Sara Korn

November 15, 2025

Americans are using stimulus checks on bills, essentials, savings, and paying down debt. But using…

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Debt Stress is a Drain on Job Performance. Here’s What Employers Can Do About It
Dana George

November 14, 2025

Workers who struggle with managing debt face challenges that often spill over into the workplace. Employers can address this growing problem by embracing financial wellness benefits that improve employees’ productivity, retention...

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Now’s the Time to Deal with Holiday Debt—Here’s How
Kailey Hagen

November 14, 2025

How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…

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10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Brittney Myers

November 14, 2025

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

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How to Save Money on Vacation
John Russo

November 14, 2025

Find out how to save money on your next summer vacation by setting up a vacation budget, finding fun free events, and more.

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Are Lawsuit Settlements Taxable?
Maurie Backman

November 13, 2025

Settling a lawsuit can be a major financial victory. Here’s when it may also involve paying taxes.

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Money Management Mistakes to Avoid
Lyle Daly

November 13, 2025

If you feel like your finances are stuck in neutral, you might be making these common money management mistakes.

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7 Ways to Save More for Retirement, Starting Now
Kimberly Rotter

November 13, 2025

For more financial security in your golden years, follow these seven simple steps to save more for retirement, starting today.

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7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know
Cole Tretheway

November 13, 2025

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…

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Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?
Kailey Hagen

November 13, 2025

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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How Depression Affects Debt and Spending
Richard Barrington

November 13, 2025

Depression can make it harder to do even simple financial tasks. Here are some tips…

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Five Apps to Help Save for Retirement
Rebecca Lake

November 13, 2025

Retirement planning apps put saving, investing, and budgeting in the palm of your hand. Here are a few of the best.

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Black Friday Savings and Shopping: 2025 Edition
Natasha Etzel

November 13, 2025

Ready to stay in the black when you shop on Black Friday? Here are tips to save money and avoid debt.

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Thanksgiving on a Budget
Natasha Etzel

November 13, 2025

Don't go into debt when shopping and preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Find out how to host Thanksgiving on a budget.

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Your Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Kimberly Rotter

November 13, 2025

In an emergency, you need to keep yourself, your family, and your financial future safe.…

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