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PODCAST22: How do dividends work?
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Read MorePODCAST21: Profile of the Average Scam Victim
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Read More7 Must-Have Money Conversations You Need to Have Before Getting Hitched
On the first date, you discuss splitting the bill. Soon, you’re planning your first vacation together. Before you know it, you’re engaged and planning a wedding. If you haven’t already, it’s time to have the money talk. Financial things to talk about before getting married Yes, talking about money can be heavy, but it’s important…
Read MorePODCAST19: Ways to manage credit card debt
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Read MoreShould I Pay Off Credit Card Debt or Invest for Retirement?
The Story Getting rid of credit card debt and investing for retirement are both smart ways to set yourself up for long-term financial health. Meaning you might have some financial FOMO when deciding whether to focus on option A or B. So tell me how to make the right choice. Trick answer…C: build up your emergency…
Read MoreI opened my first credit card 5 years ago—here are the top 5 rules I live by to responsibly manage my finances
I opened my first credit card five years ago and have added more to my wallet as my credit score improved. Here are the rules I follow. Getty Images Many people celebrate wedding and work anniversaries, but one thing you may not think to reflect on is the anniversary of your first credit card. I…
Read MoreI opened my first credit card 5 years ago—here are the top 5 rules I live by to responsibly manage my finances
I opened my first credit card five years ago and have added more to my wallet as my credit score improved. Here are the rules I follow. Many people celebrate wedding and work anniversaries, but one thing you may not think to reflect on is the anniversary of your first credit card. I recently realized…
Read More3 common myths about being in debt that are stopping you from paying it off
Paying off your debt can be overwhelming. CNBC Select speaks to a personal finance blogger who debunks three misconceptions that may be in your way. Paying off your debt can seem like an obstacle you don’t even know how to start climbing over. While millions of Americans carry some form of debt — whether from credit cards, medical…
Read MoreWhat the Coronavirus Could Mean for Your Wallet
A LOT has changed in the last four-plus months…from what we know about COVID-19 to its effects on jobs, the economy, and stocks. And how the gov is responding to all of it. Here’s the latest on how the coronavirus may be affecting your wallet. You may be getting (another) check from the gov. In March,…
Read MoreThis strategy is meant to be a short-term way to save money. Why it’s doomed to fail
RyanJLane | E+ | Getty Images If you want to lose weight, you can’t crash diet for a week. And if you want to save money, cutting your spending to the barest essentials temporarily won’t help. Monica Sipes, a certified financial planner and senior wealth advisor at Exencial Wealth Advisors in Frisco, Texas, never recommends…
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