Personal Finance

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  Recession warning signs to look out for and tips to protect yourself

  Smart financial practices will serve you well no matter what the economy does.

  Jan 18, 2019
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  Here’s what happens to your money and debt after you die

  Debt doesn’t just go away when someone dies. 

  Jan 18, 2019
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  Here’s how I saved $20K living out of my suitcase for a year

  I used to spend $600 a year beautifying my apartment, now I just make myself at home in someone else’s home.

  Jan 16, 2019
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  The year of free credit monitoring from Equifax is coming to an end

  The service expires at the end of January, so customers will have to find a new way to guard from fraud.

  Jan 15, 2019
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  How Disney World helped me teach my kids about saving money

  Teaching kids about the value of saving money can and should begin at a young age, in my opinion.

  Jan 15, 2019
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  Survey: Majority of Americans don’t expect their finances to improve in 2019

  Among those with a bleak forecast, half point the blame at Washington, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  Jan 14, 2019
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  Thinking about filing for unemployment during the government shutdown? Read this first

  Federal workers should keep in mind that the jobless benefits may have to be repaid.

  Jan 11, 2019
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  I went from spending $1,500 to $500 per month on food — here’s how I stick to my new budget

  When I realized I was spending $300 a month on just coffee, I knew something had to change.

  Jan 11, 2019
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  These stores may not survive 2019

  Brick-and-mortar shops are struggling to compete in the new retail landscape.

  Jan 08, 2019
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  Why my New Year’s resolution is to be more honest with myself and others about my finances

  My hands were shaking as I admitted to another person how I was doing financially for the first time in my life.

  Jan 03, 2019