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A disturbing number of Americans are speeding toward a financial cliff called retirement. Unless they change their saving habits, they may well barrel over the edge and land in poverty.…
There can be benefits to using a home equity loan to pay off credit card debt, including lower and fixed monthly payments. If you’re considering a debt consolidation loan, the…
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Is carrying a lot of debt worse than carrying a lot of weight? If you’re a millennial the shocking answer is yes, at least if you are hoping to get…
If you want a raise in 2018, please don’t hold your breath. You might not make it to 2019. More than half of Americans haven’t gotten a raise in the…
So you want to avoid financial problems in 2018? Fear not, Uncle Sam is on the case. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come out with a first-of-its-kind survey on…
The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Staying out of credit card debt during the holidays is easier said then done. However, it’s not impossible. Whether you plan on hitting…
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Sources:
- (Huddleston, C.) (2018, March 6). Survey Finds 42% of Americans Will Retire Broke – Here’s Why. Retrieved from https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/why-americans-will-retire-broke/
- (Tepper, T.) (2018, March14). Despite an improving economy, 20% of Americans aren’t saving any money. Retrieved from https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/financial-security-0318/