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How making $80K a year in America can still lead to financial distress
Here’s why making “good money” may no longer be enough to avoid financial insecurity.
7 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
The first step to paying off debt
Like a journey of a thousand miles, paying debt begins with a single step.
6 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
After an expensive 2023, 52% of Americans are staying home for the holidays
Americans are getting creative to save money this holiday season — what are you doing?
8 min read Oct 30, 2023 -
Americans are still worried about affording holiday airfares despite slowing inflation
Amid high prices, what are you doing to lower the cost of your holiday travel this year?
7 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
The world of debt relief and what to know about it
Debt relief can help you manage your payments or reduce your debt. Here’s how.
8 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Younger workers want a 4-day workweek — and some would give up remote work or higher pay for it
How much is your free time worth? Post-pandemic, younger Americans say a lot.
12 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Which credit cards earn rewards for Airbnb and VRBO stays?
Learn some of the best ways to earn cash back on Airbnb and VRBO.
8 min read Oct 25, 2023 -
What does creditworthiness mean?
In the world of credit, lenders are always concerned about the creditworthiness of their customers and potential customers. But what does that mean exactly? Let’s take a closer look this week. What does [...]
3 min read Oct 23, 2023 -
Why being in debt doesn’t mean you have to give up fun things
Being in debt doesn’t mean you should feel guilty about spending. Here’s why.
4 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
How to financially prepare and recover from a natural disaster
Natural disasters can lead to financial disaster. Here’s how to minimize damage.
10 min read Oct 18, 2023