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The stress of dealing with financial problems is a huge concern in the military and one of the reasons it is so involved in promoting “Military Saves.” Military Saves is…
A friend confides that the house sale she thought would bring a free-and-clear down payment on a retirement condo in sunnier climates took a surprise turn. Before settlement, her husband…
Feeling the squeeze from financial worry? Saying you’re not alone isn’t useful. Saying there’s professional help for your condition just might be the best thing this side of winning the…
The world is full of myths, and one might be costing you a lot of money. It’s the widespread belief that you need to carry a balance to improve your…
Americans who carry balances month over month should be alarmed by the interest they’re paying: As the Federal Reserve persists in incremental hikes, credit card rates keep surging. But there’s…
These days, for the launching of a lifetime together, the only thing better than a properly organized wedding is a properly organized destination wedding. After all, it’s not just a…
One of the best ways to get out of credit card debt is to earn extra money that can be applied to the debt. It will require some effort, but if you…
Debt is a threat to the retirement plans of almost every American. A recent study by Lending Tree showed that just about every senior carries debt into their early retirement…
First job? Congratulations! Welcome to the workforce! First paycheck? You have some planning to do. Paychecks are your ticket to join – and enjoy – America’s economy, but there are…
You don’t have to be a fan of extreme frugality to have heard of Elizabeth and Nate Thames and probably to have an opinion about the simple-living lifestyle they tout.…
Sources:
- NA (NA) Military Saves Week, February 25-March 2, 2019. Retrieved from https://militarysaves.org/organizations/military-saves-week
- NA (NA) Military Saves Week 2019. Retrieved from https://militarybenefits.info/military-saves-week/
- Merkner, S.A. (2018, February 23) Bank on it: Military Saves Week encourages saving over spending. Retrieved from https://www.army.mil/article/201075/bank_on_it_military_saves_week_encourages_saving_over_spending
- Stamper, C. (2018, February 23) Improving financial stability strengthens Army readiness. Retrieved from https://www.army.mil/article/201016/improving_financial_stability_strengthens_army_readiness
- Goldwert, L. (2018, August 16) 5 Money Tips You Can Learn From a Military Life. Retrieved from https://learn.stashinvest.com/5-money-tips-you-can-learn-from-a-military-life
- Styles, L. (2019, January 7) The Best Online Savings Accounts in January 2019. Retrieved from https://www.magnifymoney.com/blog/earning-interest/best-online-savings-accounts275921001/
- Jowers, K. (2018, February 28) 6 ways to jump-start your savings during Military Saves Week. Retrieved from https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2018/02/28/6-ways-to-jump-start-your-savings-during-military-saves-week/