Student loan debt has now reached a total of over 1.6 trillion dollars. Although there are several different re-payment options associated with student loan debt, the standard repayment schedule is generally presented
Community college has always seemed to have a stigma attached to it. Many people are under the belief that attending something other than a traditional
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Money definitely matters and it certainly can be a major motivation when it comes to finding work and establishing a career. It’s easy to say
The current global pandemic the world is experiencing will forever change many lives individually, entire families, and future generations. For people that lose loved ones,
Having a monthly budget is important for planning financially. Knowing where our money is spent helps achieve financial goals. This can include getting out of
I hear it all the time. Having an auto loan is normal and just part of life. America loves its automobiles and nothing is wrong
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Times have changed since getting a job and keeping the same place of employment for a lifetime. The average time spent with one employer is now three to five years. Companies are replacing workers with lean staff that previously held more people to accomplish the same tasks. This has resulted in periods of unemployment for many people making it challenging to save for retirement and stay debt free.
The rising costs of healthcare, consumer goods, and wages that often do not seem to keep pace with the cost of daily life make it more important than ever to make smart financial decisions.
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