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Imagine that one night your house catches fire. You and your family escape unharmed, but by the time the fire is extinguished, there’s hardly anything left of the house or its contents. Once you recover from your shock, you call your…
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…
If you’re like most Americans, you have some form of debt. And chances are, you already know what you need to do to pay off that debt: either cut back or earn more money. Then take all that extra cash…
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…
We all have our bad habits. Mine is a sweet tooth. I know that I’d be healthier if I could quit eating sugar, but the vague promise of better health in the future pales next to the joy of eating a chocolate chip cookie right now….
Let’s face it. We’ve all had stressful days when we come home from work and just can’t face the idea of cooking. And eating out with friends or family is one of the primary ways we socialize. It’s no fun…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most stressful times in our nation’s history. Between the fear of the virus itself, the social isolation, and the financial stress , the whole situation has caused a major uptick in anxiety….
Books and articles about living on a personal budget often emphasize the importance of cutting spending on luxuries like coffeehouse lattes or cable TV. But in some cases, the line between luxuries and necessities isn’t so clear. For example, is…
When a loved one has just passed, it seems heartless to think about money. Unfortunately, with the average cost of a funeral at $7,000, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), it’s something everyone should consider. In fact, that…
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