Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Debt: A Comprehensive Guide

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The New York Federal Reserve reports that total consumer debt reached $17.5 trillion in 2023. Though the vast majority – $12.25 trillion – stems from mortgages, or “good” debt, that’s a lot to owe. (Especially given consumers’ $1.1 trillion in credit card debt.) At this rate, almost all Americans carry some type of debt: mortgages, credit cards, personal loans. […]

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Unlocking Secrets to a Longer Healthspan: 10+ Modern Science-Backed Tips

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Our most valuable asset is time, and in lockstep with that, our health. One of my favorite old Chinese proverb’s is, “If you have a green mountain (filled with luscious trees), you’ll always have firewood to use.” How do you maintain a green mountain? By maintaining good health. It’s a poignant reminder about nurturing our

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Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Find Success

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Affiliate marketing. You know what it is (at least sort of). You know it boasts enormous passive income potential (when you do it right). Perhaps you know you’re ready to dive in (…you think). So, where to start? By learning more about making affiliate marketing for beginners work for you. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate

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The Ultimate Guide to Work From Home Self-Care

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Working remotely offers many benefits: reduced commuting time, increased flexibility, and cheaper lunch costs. However, it also requires important trade-offs. Hello, blurred boundaries, endless distractions, and bingeable streaming temptations! We’ve written before about strategies to combat these trade-offs and enjoy a healthier remote work lifestyle. Now, we’re going to dive more specifically into work-from-home self-care

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18 Side Hustles for Couples to Make Money Together

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Joint side hustles provide a great opportunity to earn extra cash and extra time with your boo. After all, there’s nothing more romantic than playing off each other’s strengths to convert your spare time into cash! (Well, there is, but we’re not here to talk about that.) Your newfound slush fund can boost your retirement, wipe away

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Special Needs Trusts vs ABLE Accounts - How Do You Choose

Special Needs Trusts vs ABLE Accounts: How Do You Choose

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As a parent of a child with special needs, I am acutely aware of planning long-term for my child. Taking advantage of trusts and tax-advantaged accounts goes a long way in providing financial stability and peace of mind. Special needs trusts (SNTs) and ABLE accounts are legal tools that allow people with disabilities to set

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Beat Medical Debt: How to Reduce Your Medical Bills

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For many Americans, “medical crisis” and “debt” go hand-in-hand. Though just 6% of the population owes over $1,000 in medical debt, nearly 20% of households have fallen overdue. Fortunately, unlike credit card and student loan debt, it’s easier to engage in medical bills negotiation. Administrative errors, unknowingly receiving out-of-network care, even poorly-worded diagnoses can all jack up your bill.

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Betterment Review: Affordable Robo-Advising for All

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Investment decisions can be fraught with emotions, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes. So why not put your trust in the impartial guidance of robo-advisors? Say goodbye to uncertainty and let technology drive your financial success! Meet Betterment, your digital money guru who merges advanced tech designed with human expertise to transform your finances. Betterment’s specialty? Crafting

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25+ Work From Home Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms that Pay Well or Don’t Require Experience in 2024

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Are you a stay-at-home mom who wants to earn money either while juggling infant care or while your child is in school? Would you like more control over your schedule and income as you take care of a child or two? Although some moms can turn their current work into a remote job, not all

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2024 Financial Trends: 10 Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Peak interest rates, a presidential election, and geopolitical uncertainty — 2024 is already primed to be another potential shapeshifter. Questions remain about inflation, interest rates, housing prices, investment portfolios, and conflicts abroad. As the strong economy moderates and the path of interest rates comes down, here are the 10 2024 financial trends we have our

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How to Find Professional Financial Help

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Are you nearing retirement age and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of financial planning? You’re not alone. Most of us have faced life’s unexpected twists like children, divorce, unemployment, or late starts in financial planning and find ourselves in a similar boat. If you need help, financial planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Let’s explore

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