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What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy
Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.
10 min read Nov 11, 2020 -
How to remove negative items from your credit report
If your credit score is not where you want it to be, you probably already know that it is the negative items on your credit report that bring your score down the most. These items will fall off eventually, [...]
5 min read Nov 05, 2020 -
How a financial therapist could help you with your money
Sometimes creating a financial plan is a lot easier said than done. If you are struggling to put your plan into action, a financial therapist could help you identify what’s holding you back.
2 min read Oct 10, 2020 -
Survey: Top economists see unemployment rate holding above pre-pandemic levels into 2021
While economists were more optimistic, they weren’t without doubts about the risks to the outlook.
7 min read Oct 01, 2020 -
What is rapid rescore?
Everyone knows that the rate you get on your mortgage can cost or save you thousands over the term of your home loan. But did you know that you may be able to influence (lower) that rate while you are [...]
5 min read Oct 01, 2020 -
5 ways to save for private school tuition
Finding a way to pay for private school can be tough, but these tips might help you better afford it.
5 min read Sep 25, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly half of Americans say their top financial priority is getting caught up or staying current on bills
About 46 percent of Americans name paying bills as their top priority.
4 min read Sep 23, 2020 -
Trump vs. Biden: Where the presidential candidates stand on key issues affecting your wallet
We looked at candidates’ speeches, public remarks and websites to see where each stands.
17 min read Sep 17, 2020 -
Here’s how Americans say their finances have changed since Trump took office
Plus, Americans are also split over which presidential ticket will be better for their wallet.
5 min read Sep 08, 2020 -
How to pay your mortgage with a credit card
Learn how to earn credit card rewards by paying off your mortgage.
6 min read Sep 04, 2020