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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Legacy on Women’s Personal Finances

Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a lasting legacy from her time on the bench. A champion for equality and women’s rights, the impact she has had on women’s personal finances is one of her accomplishments that many people may have overlooked. It may be hard to believe, but do you know there was a time in […]

Financial Planning For Your Happiness

Steve Goodman In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, just about everyone has had to make adjustments to their long-term personal financial plans. Since you are likely to be in a position right now to reevaluate your financial plan, the experts suggest you focus on financial planning for your happiness. While it is said that […]

Can a Signature Loan Help Meet Your Financial Needs?

When you need a little extra cash or you need to consolidate debt, a signature loan may help you. It is ideal for people whose credit is less than ideal, and it can help you meet your pressing financial obligations. You can easily obtain a signature loan from a lender and collateral is not a […]

How to Consolidate Your Debt With a Credit Card

Being in debt can put you on a never-ending cycle of striving to keep up with the payments and interest. The interest can keep you in debt for years if you keep placing more items on credit. One way to get off this wheel is to learn how to consolidate your debt. You can put […]

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12 Personal Finance Tips to Help You Save Money

Saving money is an important key to living a less stressful life. Knowing that you have some money in the bank when an emergency arises is an excellent convenience in uncertain days. These 12 tips for your personal finances can help you save money and help meet your financial goals. 1. Understand Where the Money […]

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Home Improvements That Add Value to Your Home

If you are thinking of making improvements to your home so that it is worth more, you need to be careful about which renovations you perform. Just because it looks nicer does not mean that other people are willing to pay more for it. Some home improvements will not add to the value of your […]

How to Save on Electric Bill During the Winter Months

As the colder months are approaching, you may be wondering how you will pay your monthly electric bill. Oftentimes, your electric bill is higher in winter than in the hot summer months. The good news is that there are several ways to save on your electric bill. Seal Your Doors and Windows If you live […]

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Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Need?

Here’s How To Determine The Size Of Your Emergency Fund COVID-19 revealed that life is not always predictable. Sometimes things get totally out of the box and the unimaginable thing happens. Although there are always things beyond your control, having an emergency fund available to help you get through most events can reduce a lot […]

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House Buying – How To Know If You’re Ready

Here’s What You Need to Ask Before Buying a House Even if a house sounds like a real deal, there are some things you need to know before signing the agreement. Answering these questions before can save you from a lot of headaches later on. Not to mention they may save you from potential financial […]

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Financial Pressures: What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Bills

When Financial Pressures Occur, It’s Good To Have A Plan B… The pandemic put a lot of financial pressure on many people. Although additional resources were available during this time, for many, it was not enough. Now, the bills are accumulating and the rent or mortgage payment is past due. There are several steps that […]