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The Biggest Problem Facing Young Adults (and How To Avoid It)

Updated: August 20, 2025

As a millennial, it’s been difficult to adjust to no longer being the token young adult. It felt like for…

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How To Build a Healthy Relationship With Money

Updated: August 6, 2025

Money is a basic need, just like food, water, and shelter. Money may be an even greater need since you…

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5 Best Side Jobs To Earn Extra Income in 2025

Updated: July 23, 2025

About 45% of people in the US have a side hustle or second job. Most Americans with a side hustle…

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How To Buy an Affordable and Reliable Car in 2025

Updated: August 1, 2025

The pandemic broke the car market, causing prices of both new cars and used cars to skyrocket. Prices are still…

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How To Buy a Home in 2025

Updated: June 25, 2025

As mortgage rates have held relatively steady over the past few years, with average fixed 30-year rates between 6% and…

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

Updated: June 20, 2025

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

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

Updated: June 20, 2025

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

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How Large Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

Updated: June 20, 2025

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 Plan Great Vacations on a Budget

Updated: June 20, 2025

“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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Here’s Why Roth Isn’t Always Better Than Pre-Tax

Updated: June 20, 2025

We’ve been known to refer to Roth accounts as the apex predator of building wealth. They have the incredible ability…

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