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Tax-Deductible Interest

Which Types of Interest Are Tax Deductible?

Interest charges can take a big bite out of most any budget. But did you know that certain interest payments could actually help lower your income tax bill? When you itemize

Why Start an Emergency Fund?

8 Blows an Emergency Fund Can Help Lessen [Infographic]

Why bother with an emergency fund? Because, as John Lennon wrote, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Here are eight challenges that can hit you

Student loan debt can be a heavy burden on your shoulders

Preparing a Plan for Paying Back Student Loans

Student loans are a hot-button topic these days. As of 2019, 44.5 million borrowers owe a total of $1.5 trillion, and the average borrower graduates owing $28,650. Most people

Woman reviewing the new federal tax laws

How New Federal Tax Laws Could Affect You

You’ve probably heard about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2018, but you may not have known this is the biggest tax reform in the last 30 years. The law covers a lot of ground, but

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3 Budgeting Tips for New Parents

Becoming a new parent is an exciting step. But children can be expensive to raise, so many parents worry about how they’ll pay for diapers, formula, and other expenses. Here’s what

A woman spring cleaning her home with cleaning spray and a cloth

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring cleaning gives you an opportunity to take stock of what you have, eliminate what you don’t need, and make space for what you do need. But spring isn’t just a good time to clean

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