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Why Credit Cards Can Be a Dangerous Weapon (or a Powerful Tool)

Some financial influencers say you should never use credit cards, while others believe credit cards can be a beneficial tool…

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5 Potentially Catastrophic Estate Planning Mistakes

There’s not a great way to say it: estate planning requires you to think about what happens when you die.…

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4 Keys to Starting a Successful Business

The desire to become an entrepreneur is alive and well in the United States. 62% of Americans wish to be…

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The 5 Best Tools To Cover Life’s Greatest Financial Risks

Money is a ubiquitous stressor. 71% of Americans say that money is a significant cause of stress in their lives.…

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What To Do When the Stock Market Is Down

The S&P 500 is down nearly 15% from its highs earlier this year, inching closer to bear market territory. While…

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How Large Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

Emergency funds: everyone needs one, but few Americans have one, and even less have the amount of savings they actually…

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How To Prepare for a Bear Market in 2025

The Nasdaq stock market index is in correction territory, down over 10% from recent highs. The other major US indexes,…

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How To Pay Off High-Interest Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt should be avoided at almost all costs. The average interest rate on credit cards is currently 24.20%,…

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The Best Tools for Filing Your Taxes in 2025

I don’t know if there’s anyone out there that looks forward to tax season. The average American certainly doesn’t, and…

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How To Plan Great Vacations on a Budget

“Vacations on a budget” doesn’t sound like an appealing term. When I think of planning a vacation on a budget,…

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