Personal Finance Articles

Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Justine Nelson

April 16, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?
Christy Bieber

April 16, 2025

If you are facing a rough patch with your finances, maybe you need to change…

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Changes in Eviction Protection: Update
Sara Korn

April 15, 2025

The CDC extended eviction protection through the end of 2020 to all U.S. renters who…

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

April 15, 2025

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

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In a Strong Market, Here are Smart Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Sara Korn

April 15, 2025

If you’re doing renovations to increase your home’s value, use rewards cards or smart financing…

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

April 15, 2025

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

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Should You Start a 529 Plan?
Justine Nelson

April 15, 2025

Should you start a 529 plan? A 529 plan can help you save for college…

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

April 15, 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

April 15, 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

April 15, 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

April 15, 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

April 15, 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

April 15, 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

April 14, 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

April 14, 2025

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

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Talk to a Creditor About Loan Forbearance: A Step by Step Guide
Justine Nelson

April 14, 2025

If you are considering asking your creditor for loan forbearance, here is a step-by-step guide…

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your 2020 Tax Refund
Justine Nelson

April 14, 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

April 14, 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 This Summer and Still Have Fun
Sara Korn

April 14, 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

April 14, 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

April 14, 2025

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

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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Justine Nelson

April 14, 2025

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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Money Tips for Recent College Grads: Inflation Edition
Maurie Backman

April 14, 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

April 14, 2025

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

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Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Anna Baluch

April 13, 2025

It will come as no surprise to know that not all financial advice is good…

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Financial Goals to Prioritize During COVID-19
Anna Baluch

April 13, 2025

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

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