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Amy Livingston is a freelance writer who can actually answer yes to the question, "And from that you make a living?" She has written about personal finance and shopping strategies for a variety of publications, including ConsumerSearch.com, ShopSmart.com, and the Dollar Stretcher newsletter. She also maintains a personal blog, Ecofrugal Living, on ways to save money and live green at the same time.
For years, the traditional 401(k) plan has been the most popular workplace retirement account. However, there’s a newer alternative that’s grown steadily in the past decade: the Roth 401(k). According to CNBC, 86% of employers offered this plan in 2020,…
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One morning as you’re hurrying to get ready for work, you get a call from your credit card company. The caller says there may be a fraudulent charge and asks you to verify your credit card number. You do, and…
Imagine going into a bank where the teller greets you by name. When you inquire about a small business loan, you talk to a manager who knows you and visits your business regularly. Because you’re a trusted customer, the approval…
Like many Americans, Shauna was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. After running through her meager savings, she turned to credit cards to make ends meet. In three months, she racked up $8,500 in charges across four credit cards. Shauna…
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