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Five Must-Know Personal Finance Basics
You probably have distinct memories of learning to drive a car. Maybe you learned from your parents or an older sibling. Or maybe you took a driver’s ed class at your high school or community center. However you learned, chances are pretty good that someone showed you the ropes and made you practice – a lot – before handing you the keys to the family automobile. This isn’t... -
Want to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Seven Ways to Break the Cycle
Living paycheck to paycheck is the opposite of secure. You never know when an unexpected expense will tap into the money you intended to use for rent, groceries, or bills. You want to save, but no matter how hard you try, there’s never any extra money to save for emergencies, debt repayment, or even that family vacation you’d like to take. Even positive events, like anniversaries or birthday celebrations,...