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Three Things To Do if You're Buying a Car

Three Things To Do if You're Buying a Car

Buying a new car is a big deal. It's one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make (next to your home and maybe your education). That said, you'll want to purchase a reliable car. Make sure you get the best deal by...
Opening a Checking Account: Five Things to Know

Opening a Checking Account: Five Things to Know

Using a checking account has many advantages over keeping money in cash. Not all accounts are the same, so before you open an account learn all the details. Here's what you should know when you open one of these accounts:...
How to Save Money and Why

How to Save Money and Why

You likely already know you should be saving for the future. Whether you want to retire someday, prepare for unexpected emergencies, or pay for a big purchase without debt, you'll need a financial cushion to do it. The...
Credit Cards and College

Credit Cards and College

As a college student, you're probably no stranger to debt. As the Institute for College Access and Success points out, in 2018, 65% of graduating seniors were in debt thanks to student loans. Although student loans are a...
Cooking on a Budget

Cooking on a Budget

Food is usually a smaller part of a person's budget than items like rent. Yet, food spending can still add up. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2018, the average household spent just over $4,000 on groceries...
Common Budgeting Mistakes

Common Budgeting Mistakes

Sticking to a budget is often the hardest part. Even those with the best intentions at the outset frequently fall of the budget wagon. Staying on track is easier if you can avoid these common budgeting mistakes. 1. Using...