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Credit Cards: How Many Should I Have?

Credit Cards: How Many Should I Have?

When used responsibly, credit cards can be a great way to build credit or start credit history. But how many credit cards are too many, or too few? The truth is, there is no magic number for how many credit cards you should have. It’s how you use them that really...

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What Is a Credit Score & Why Is It Important?

What Is a Credit Score & Why Is It Important?

We always hear that having a good credit score is important, but do we understand how it’s used or the best ways to build credit? Credit is a powerful tool that, when handled correctly, may save us money and allow us to obtain loans, apartments and more. By further...

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How to Prepare for Paying Back Student Loans

How to Prepare for Paying Back Student Loans

In March 2020, federal student loan payments were put on pause due to COVID-19. After more than two years, the extensions will be ending on December 31, 2022, so student loan repayment will restart in January 2023. To help guide you through paying back student loans...

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What is the Best Way to Finance a Car?

What is the Best Way to Finance a Car?

If you’ve ever bought a new car, I have a question for you: Did you think about financing as much as you thought about which car model to buy? Most of the time, the answer is “no.” But believe it or not, doing the research on financing a car before purchasing one is...

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How to Budget to Buy a New House

How to Budget to Buy a New House

Buying a home is probably one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to remember that what you can buy doesn’t always equate to what you may have available in your budget plans. Determining how much house you can afford involves a lot...

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5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health Amidst COVID-19

5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health Amidst COVID-19

Financial decisions can feel complex and hard even under normal circumstances. If the current market volatility has you questioning what are the “right” actions you should take now, you are not alone. Here are five concrete ways for you to jumpstart your financial...

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