Personal Finance Articles

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

February 9, 2026

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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5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Ashley Maready

February 9, 2026

One of the best ways to improve your overall financial health, is to improve your credit score. Here are 5 tips on how to do just that.

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

February 9, 2026

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

February 9, 2026

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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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

February 9, 2026

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

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

February 9, 2026

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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Financial Advice for New Graduates
Maurie Backman

February 9, 2026

New college grads face financial challenges. But with these tips, you can stay on-track for financial success.

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Open Enrollment 2026: What Is Open Enrollment and Why It Matters
Natasha Etzel

February 9, 2026

Need health insurance coverage or want to change your current plan? Learn how open enrollment impacts your options.

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Common Tax-Filing Mistakes and How to Reduce the Chance of Making One
Kimberly Rotter

February 9, 2026

Tax returns are often complicated. Learn about some common mistakes—and how to avoid them.

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Emergency Funds: Everything You Need to Know to Prepare Yourself for a Financial Emergency
Kailey Hagen

February 8, 2026

Building an emergency fund is one of the best decisions you'll ever make for your finances.

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What Is Envelope Budgeting?
Kailey Hagen

February 8, 2026

Envelope budgeting could make managing your finances a lot easier. Here's how to get started.

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

February 8, 2026

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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

February 8, 2026

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

February 8, 2026

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

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Credit Utilization: What it is and how it can affect your credit score?
Richard Barrington

February 7, 2026

Credit utilization ratio is a key factor in credit scores, so lowering that ratio could help you improve your credit score. Here’s how to get started.

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Personal Financial Planning: How to Make a Financial Plan
Richard Barrington

February 7, 2026

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

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8 Financial Goals for 2019
Sarah Li Cain

February 7, 2026

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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4 New 2018 Tax Changes You Need to Know Before You File
Michael Micheletti

February 7, 2026

Find out how 2018 tax changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect…

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4 Simple Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2025
Tammi Huang

February 7, 2026

Many people want to get financially healthy this year. If you're wondering how to improve…

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Moving Back in With Mom and Dad: How to Make the Money Work
Ben Gran

February 7, 2026

Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.

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Will Your Credit Limit Be Cut?
Brittney Myers

February 7, 2026

Sometimes credit companies really do cut your limit. Learn when you should worry about it, and what to do.

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Couponing: A Beginner’s Guide
Brittney Myers

February 7, 2026

If you have five minutes a week, you can likely cut your grocery bill with couponing. Here's how to get started.

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How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
Ben Gran

February 7, 2026

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

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Basic Money Management Skills Everyone Should Have
Aly J. Yale

February 7, 2026

Everyone needs basic money management skills. They can help you save money and stay out of debt.

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

February 7, 2026

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

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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Ashley Maready

February 7, 2026

Are you likely to pay more for a mortgage if you’re LGBTQ+? Possibly. Find out more here.

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