Lifestyle
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Here are Safer Alternatives if You’re Too Obsessed with the Stock Market
We’re big on investing. It’s an important way to grow your money and set yourself up for retirement someday. But…
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The Financial Truths COVID-19 Has Taught Us
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us all some hard lessons — lessons about being prepared, lessons about making smart decisions,…
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Unemployment Benefits Explained: Terms, Definitions and More
Since the start of the pandemic, mass unemployment has rocked the nation. To help mitigate the damage, two economic stimulus…
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How to Get 11 More Weeks of Jobless Benefits
Note: This article has been updated with new information from the Continued Assistance Act (the second stimulus package). Most states…
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I Paid Off $12K Debt in 12 Weeks. Here’s Exactly What I Did
My 2020 New Year’s resolution was to become debt-free. But we all know what happened next. COVID-19. Just to be…
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Wondering What to Do With Overripe Pears? Try These 11 Recipes
Few things compare to the deliciously sweet taste of a perfectly ripe pear. But what happens when they’re past that…
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How to Avoid Going Broke in 5 Steps
Getting rich takes focus, discipline and hard work. It’s tough to become wealthy. Going broke, on the other hand —…
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How to Deal with Financial Stress
If you’re financially stressed out these days, you’re far from alone. These are rocky and uncertain times we’re living in,…
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What Financial Freedom Means — And How to Reach it
Maybe you dream of waking up next to the ocean on a gorgeous piece of land you own, surrounded by…
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How to Avoid a Prepayment Penalty When Paying Off a Loan
Look at you, so responsible. You received a financial windfall — stimulus check, tax refund, work bonus, inheritance, whatever —…
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