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Household Wealth Grew This Year — Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
Anna Baluch

February 9, 2025

Reports say household wealth grew this year, so why doesn't it feel like it for…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Should You Change Health Insurance in a Pandemic?
Steve Tanner

February 8, 2025

There are some good reasons to change health insurance plans, even during a pandemic. Explore…

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Ways to Save Money During the Pandemic That We Didn’t Expect
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

Looking for ways to save money during the coronavirus pandemic? Our team members found some…

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Should Your Company Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses?
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

If you’re working remotely and wondering if your company is required to reimburse you for…

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

February 8, 2025

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

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Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?
Steve Tanner

February 8, 2025

As open enrollment begins, you may want to consider enrolling in an HSA, which is…

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Teach Your Kids How to Use a Credit Card Before College
Justine Nelson

February 8, 2025

Before they go to college, or maybe even before, you'll want to teach your kids…

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Changes in Eviction Protection: Update
Sara Korn

February 8, 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

February 8, 2025

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

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Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards
Lindsay Vansomeren

February 8, 2025

Using a credit card isn't always the best option, especially if you're trying to reduce…

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Did the Fed Just Help You with Your Credit Card Debt?
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

The Fed’s new policy might affect your credit card debt. Find out how and what…

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

February 8, 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

February 8, 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

February 8, 2025

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

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What is Budget Billing?
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

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

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How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
Sara Korn

February 8, 2025

Your credit score may have gone up due to federal student loan deferment. Learn how…

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

February 8, 2025

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

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Balances at a Historic Low: Time to Get Credit Card Debt Under Control
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

Surprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic is the perfect time to get your credit card debt under…

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

February 8, 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

February 8, 2025

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

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Does Eviction Protection Still Apply to You?
Anna Baluch

February 8, 2025

Has the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for you to pay rent? If so, find…

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Best and Worst States for Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits
Sara Korn

February 7, 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

February 7, 2025

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

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Remote Learning at College: Will Your Student Loans Change?
Justine Nelson

February 7, 2025

Many college campuses are switching to remote learning, which could impact your semester, and your…

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

February 7, 2025

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

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Access to Credit: Small Business Loans
Steve Tanner

February 7, 2025

Business loan discrimination is a problem in the United States, due to the generational racial…

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