Personal Finance

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  Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 side hustlers needs the income to stay afloat

  The economy is healthy, but some families need help paying for daily living expenses.

  Jun 05, 2019
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  Tricky ways real estate agents get you to spend more money

  Not all agents will have your best interest in mind.

  May 27, 2019
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  Money is an uncomfortable topic. This traveling pop-up aims to break the ice

  Stacks House won’t solve your money problems, but it’s not meant to — it’s a conversation starter.

  May 25, 2019
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  Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs on China could cost American consumers

  Here are the steps you should take moving forward to minimize the impact.

  May 24, 2019
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  The average credit score you need for 5 common things, from cars to apartments

  From renting an apartment to getting a credit card, your credit score is key.

  May 24, 2019
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  Here is the average credit score in every state

  The average VantageScore climbed to its highest level in 2018 since the Great Recession, Experian finds.

  May 22, 2019
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  College students: Here’s what you need to know for a financially stable future

  Certified financial planners and recent graduates weigh in on what college students need to know, plan for and practice before graduation.

  May 23, 2019
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  I moved to China and saved $10K in 7 months — but you can follow my strategy anywhere

  To start, I assigned real numbers to worst-case scenarios.

  May 22, 2019
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  6 credit report items that scare lenders

  Good luck getting a decent loan if your record has any of these blemishes.

  May 19, 2019
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  I make a living helping women get married — here are the 4 financial mistakes I regularly see brides make

  You don’t have to go into debt to get married.

  May 17, 2019