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Using a credit card is as easy as swiping or tapping, but understanding how payments and interest work is key to staying out of debt
On the surface, using a credit card is easy; you just swipe, tap, or insert to pay. It’s important to understand how credit card payments and interest work too, so you can avoid large interest fees. The key to using a credit card responsibly is to pay off your balance in full each month. This…
Read MoreHow to Save Money
Across all personal finance websites, magazines and books, whether you listen to a big-wig guru or consult with a financial advisor, the most common advice you’re bound to hear is “save your money!” It’s not because anyone thinks you should sit on a pile of cash and never touch it, but because it is impossible…
Read MoreLoaning friends and family money? Here’s how to avoid the awkwardness
While you might be anticipating a dreadful conversation about the state of American politics with your cousin, before or after all of the ballots are counted, there’s an even more awkward conversation lying in wait: money. Perhaps a family member has a great idea and needs some early funding to get their business off the…
Read MoreTricks To Improve Your Credit Score Life Kit
Credit scores. If you’ve ever rented an apartment, bought a car or applied for a loan, you know what it is. It’s a score that tells lenders how financially reliable you are and how good you are at paying off your debts. But it’s so much more than that, too. There are rules to the…
Read More5 credit mistakes that can haunt you
Almost all of us make a credit mistake from time to time, but some of them have a lot of staying power Some credit mistakes are a lot worse than others. Little ones, like paying a credit card bill a day late, may cost you a penalty fee, but that’s a relatively minor irritation —…
Read MoreTaylor: A sneak peek of my new Netflix series ‘The Walking Debt’
Debt workouts will drive financial decisions for the next year. In certain industries, the coming year’s business story can best be understood as something from my new made-for-Netflix mini-series “The Walking Debt.” Here’s a sneak preview: The business is already a debt zombie. It will remain on its feet but unable to thrive. It shuffles…
Read More3 signs you won’t be ready to retire in 30 years, according to a financial planner
Financial planner Jovan Johnson. Courtesy of Jovan Johnson Even if you have 30 or more years before retirement, it’s possible that there are already some signs you won’t be ready. If you haven’t started using your employer’s 401(k), or are still making the same contribution you started making several years ago, you might need to make…
Read MorePODCAST27: Is Student Loan Debt Delaying Your Retirement?
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Read More8 Signs You Need to Fatten Your Emergency Savings
If your emergency savings is on a permanent fast, maybe it’s time to plump it up. 8 Signs You Need to Fatten Your Emergency Savings Did you know that nearly three times as many Americans report having less in emergency savings than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s according to a new survey from…
Read MorePODCAST22: How do dividends work?
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