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Paying For College: How to Compare Private Student Loan Lenders The federal student loan process is designed to be easy. There’s no need to shop around, compare terms or apply with multiple lenders when you take out a federal loan. But choosing a private student loan is a little more complicated. Your repayment terms could […]
State Economies Most Dependent on Outdoor Recreation Over the past year, pandemic-related shutdowns inspired Americans to head outdoors to find open, safe places to relax and exercise in record numbers. In 2020, 7.1 million more people headed outdoors, and overall participation in outdoor recreation surpassed 52% for the first time on record, according to the […]
How to Use a Personal Loan to Consolidate Debt There are many kinds of debt that people might have. Debt that is backed by some sort of collateral is called secured debt. Examples of this might be a car loan or a home mortgage. Your home mortgage is backed by your home — if you […]
Real Money Talk: How to Bring up Money with Friends Tough conversations with friends can be… well, tough. But often, it’s the topics you avoid bringing up that cause the most damage. For most people, money problems are at the top of that list. Take it from someone who writes about money for a living […]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio mandates vaccines for indoor activities The order goes into effect Aug. 16, with full enforcement beginning Sept. 13. De Blasio said that the mandate, known as the Key to NYC Pass, would encourage increased immunizations to combat the spread of the delta variant. The mayor’s order comes just […]
Why You Should Consider Buying Your Leased Car You might have equity in your leased vehicle. Soaring prices for used cars mean the buyout price could be lower than its market value. If you’re nearing the end of your lease, it might make sense in the current market to purchase the vehicle from your leasing […]
How Moving to a New City Can Give You a Fresh Financial Start Summer is a common time for many people to change up their living situations by moving either across town or across the country. And whether you are moving for a new job, a recent graduation, or just a change of scenery, moving […]
Why Do I Have So Many Different Credit Scores? The credit score: a deceptively simple three-digit number that can dictate or impact your financial life in a variety of meaningful ways, from being able to rent a home or open a utility account to whether you are approved for a credit card or which mortgage […]
Cities With the Most Economic Growth in 2021 The U.S. economy has made a remarkable comeback from the deep dive caused by the pandemic. Consumer spending (fueled by savings and government stimulus money) is strong, the economy recently added the most jobs in nearly a year, and the housing market is booming. According to the […]
Take this Quiz to Find Out Which Area of Your Finances to Focus On in the Second Half of the Year Keeping yourself motivated on this everchanging financial journey can be challenging at times. Life demands, family obligations, and so many competing priorities can quickly push this essential necessity to the very last item on […]
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