The new year is sneaking up on us – are you ready? Prepare for 2019 by making these 9 money moves before the end of the year. 1) Organize any Tax Documents you Receive Tax documents will come pouring in before you know it. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time […]
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Whether you have just a little bit of debt, or a whole bunch, it takes time and energy to pay it off. While you’re probably well-versed in the big money moves you can make to pay off debt, don’t forget that even the little debt repayments count. Here are 5 small ways you can start […]
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Are you stuck in your current career path? Do you feel limited by what you chose as a college major? Or, you just aren’t sure that your current job is for you? The good news is you don’t ever have to stay in your current career. No matter your experience, education, or financial situation, you […]
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Claiming responsibility over your own finances is hard enough, but what happens when you start sharing expenses with your significant other? Whether you’re dating or married, as a couple, it is likely you have quite a few shared expenses. For both of your sake, you will want to ensure you have a joint budget, so […]
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