Personal Finance Articles

Open Enrollment 2021: Does Open Enrollment Matter More this Year?
Steve Tanner

June 17, 2025

It's almost time for open enrollment 2021. What is open enrollment? It's a limited time…

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Women Hit Harder by Recession, Loss of Childcare: How We’re Coping
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2025

How are you coping with work from home, school from home, and the pandemic "she-cession"?…

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If You Missed Your Stimulus Check for Dependents, You have Another Chance
Justine Nelson

June 16, 2025

The first round of stimulus checks went out to some without the $500 for their…

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Back-to-School Budget 2020: How to Save Money This Year
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2025

No matter how your children will be returning to school in 2020, there are ways…

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Would a Payroll Tax Cut Help You?
Justine Nelson

June 16, 2025

President Trump issued an executive order to cut payroll taxes for working Americans making less…

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Best and Worst States for Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits
Sara Korn

June 16, 2025

Where does your state rank when it comes to unemployment benefits? Learn which states pay…

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What’s Your Financial Next Normal?
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2025

Thanks to the pandemic, we are all adjusting to a new normal. But what's next?…

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We Weren’t Saving for Retirement Before, Now it’s Even Harder
Justine Nelson

June 16, 2025

Widespread unemployment has led to more hardship as Americans struggle to save for retirement. Here’s…

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3 Money Management Mistakes to Avoid in 2021
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2025

Ready for a better financial situation in 2021? Here are our top three money management…

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You Built an Emergency Fund During Lockdown. Time to Spend It?
Justine Nelson

June 16, 2025

Many Americans have built up savings during the COVID-19 lockdown. But times are still hard.…

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Cole Tretheway

June 16, 2025

There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…

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Will Your Job Come Back After COVID? What to Do if it Doesn’t
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2025

With record unemployment, we are all wondering if our jobs will come back after COVID.…

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7 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun This Summer
Ben Gran

June 16, 2025

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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What You Should Know About Mortgage Discrimination
Steve Tanner

June 16, 2025

Learn more about buying a home, a very important step toward building wealth, and the…

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How Depression Might Affect Spending and Debt
Sara Korn

June 16, 2025

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

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9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month
Cole Tretheway

June 16, 2025

Obeying these 9 budget rules can help you save $300 a month – or more!…

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Money Tips for Recent College Grads: Inflation Edition
Maurie Backman

June 15, 2025

Are you a 2025 college grad hoping to thrive in the midst of inflation?…

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3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
Lyle Daly

June 15, 2025

Many soon-to-be parents are curious about the costs of raising a kid or two, or…

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Financial Goals to Prioritize During COVID-19
Anna Baluch

June 15, 2025

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

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Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?
Justine Nelson

June 15, 2025

What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to return to work? Here’s what…

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Credit Card Changes that Might Benefit You in a Recession
Anna Baluch

June 15, 2025

Credit card companies are making changes to their benefits and rewards programs to help customers…

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Should College Students Get Stimulus Checks?
Justine Nelson

June 15, 2025

The first round of stimulus checks skipped over college students completely. Here’s how a stimulus…

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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Covid-19 Recession
Anna Baluch

June 15, 2025

You know that protecting your credit score is important, but how do you do that…

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Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession
Justine Nelson

June 15, 2025

No generation is immune to the financial impacts of coronavirus but millennials, born between 1981…

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How to Find the Coronavirus Assistance You Can Get from Your State
Sara Korn

June 15, 2025

Now, when many people have financial hardships due to the coronavirus, there is help available.…

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Why Do People Overspend?
Ben Gran

June 15, 2025

Why do people overspend? Here’s a glance into the psychological reasons some people tend to…

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