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It starts out innocently enough. You sign up for a monthly delivery of razor blades or skin care samples or any one of the hundreds of subscription services currently available. It’s convenient, rel...
If you have a son or daughter who is about to graduate high school, congratulations! It’s a huge milestone for both of you. And whether they are planning to head off to college or go straight into t...
When it comes to Americans and retirement savings, the statistics are sobering. Nearly 70-percent of Americans think they will outlive their retirement savings, while just over 20-percent have no mone...
If you feel like there’s always more to do and less time to do it, you’re not alone. We all seem to lead busier, more chaotic lives than ever before. Fortunately, your financial life doesn’t hav...
With college graduations approaching, it’s time to talk about student loan repayment. Before you panic, there’s a bit of good news. Most student loans offer a grace period before you need to start...
Whether the weather where you are feels like it or not, Easter is barely a week away. As with any holiday celebration, it’s easy to get carried away and overspend to plan the “perfect” day. But ...
We all make financial mistakes now and then. But missing a credit card payment is one you should try your best to avoid. Not only can it throw off your whole budget (you’ll have to pay twice as much...
That old saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” is mostly true. Unless it’s your birthday! Many national chain restaurants offer birthday freebies. In most cases, you’ll need to re...
We can all agree that paying credit card bills is no fun. But paying them late — or worse, missing payments completely — is even less fun due to consequences including late fees, higher interest r...
Spring’s arrival is the perfect time to tackle ambitious spring cleaning projects like purging closets and pantries. But spring cleaning should go beyond living spaces—your finances can likely use...