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Financial Education

Jul 30, 2025

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6 min

What Happens to Your Policy After You Sell It?

What exactly happens to your policy once it's sold? Understanding the next steps and implications can help you decide if this is right for you....
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Debt Resolution, Financial Education

Jul 10, 2025

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10 min

What Does it Mean to Go on a “Money Diet?”

A "money diet" offers a structured approach to improving our financial wellbeing by temporarily restricting spending and developing healthier financial habits....
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Debt Resolution, Financial Education

Jul 8, 2025

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8 min

Saving Money with Tax-Free Weekends

If you’re struggling with debt, or just making ends meet, understanding how these programs work and which states participate can help you maximize your purchasing power....
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Financial Education

Jun 20, 2025

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7 min

When It Makes Sense to Carry a Credit Card Balance

Most financial experts will tell you that carrying a credit card balance is a bad idea. In general, they’re right. This article breaks down when it’s worth considering....
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Financial Education

Jun 20, 2025

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12 min

The U.S. Retail Bank Index

To find out which U.S. banks have the most satisfied customers, the study analyzed 75,478 customer reviews of 108 of the most popular brick-and-mortar and online-only banks in the U.S....
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Financial Education

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min

Are Credit Card Late Fees Worth Fighting? A Complete Guide

The short answer? It usually is. In this guide, we’ll explore when and how to fight a credit card late fee, what your chances are of success, and how to avoid them in the future....
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Financial Education

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min

Credit Card Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with plenty of financial decisions. One area that’s often overlooked is how your credit card habits can impact the homebuying process....
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Financial Education

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min

How to Teach Your Teenager About Credit Cards

Teaching teens about credit cards isn't just about numbers and interest rates. It’s about helping them build lifelong habits, understand consequences, and prepare for real-world financial decisions....
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Financial Education

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min

Using Credit Cards to Finance a Wedding: Tips & Risks

While credit cards can be a useful tool, it's important to understand both the benefits and the pitfalls before swiping your way down the aisle....
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Financial Education

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min

How to Save Money During Summer 2025 While Still Having Fun

How are you supposed to soak up the sun, make lasting memories, and treat yourself to a little R&R when just servicing those nagging monthly payments already strains your budget?...
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Financial Education

Jun 2, 2025

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12 min

Reality check: Do people really know how much things cost?
Collision vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance:
Financial Education

May 28, 2025

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6 min

Collision vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance

Let's look at what collision and comprehensive insurance cover, how they differ, when you might need one or both, and how to decide what’s right for your situation....

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5 min

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