Personal Finance Articles

10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget

Planning a Thanksgiving gathering doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 10 tips for…

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The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
John Russo

April 11, 2025

Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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How to Deal with Financial Stress
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

If you're feeling anxious or physically ill about debt, then you'll want to read these tips on how to deal with financial stress and get on the right track.

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How to Manage Money Better without Sacrificing Joy
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

Want to manage money better without sacrificing the things you love? Here is some easy money management advice that could help.

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Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?
John Russo

April 10, 2025

It is necessary to make a 20% down payment when buying a home? We interviewed…

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7 Ways to Save More for Retirement, Starting Now
Justine Nelson

April 10, 2025

Building a retirement nest egg starts with an effective retirement savings plan. Here are seven…

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

April 10, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

April 10, 2025

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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

April 10, 2025

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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Five Apps to Help Save for Retirement
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

If you're unsure of where to begin planning for your financial future, there are many…

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

April 10, 2025

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

April 10, 2025

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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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

April 10, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

April 9, 2025

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

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

April 9, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

April 9, 2025

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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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

April 9, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Charla Myers

April 9, 2025

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

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How to Avoid Wedding Debt

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and spend more…

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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit
Jessica Thiefels

April 9, 2025

Wondering how to buy a house with bad credit? It’s more difficult, but it is…

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

April 9, 2025

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

April 9, 2025

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

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Mortgage Vocabulary: Terms You Need to Know

If you're in the market for a house or plan to refinance one, you may want to brush up on your mortgage vocabulary to help you make informed choices.

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8 Financial Goals for 2019
Sarah Li Cain

April 9, 2025

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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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
John Russo

April 9, 2025

Raising financially responsible kids is the goal of many parents. Learn three expert tips on…

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