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Credit cards can increase your purchasing power, but how many credit cards are too many? There are both pros and cons of having multiple cards.
Continue ReadingThe cost of electricity can eat up a substantial portion of your monthly budget, particularly if you live in a part of the country where power is pricier. The U.S. Energy Information Administration found that the average residential electric bill in the United States in 2019 was $115.49 per month, with Hawaii topping the list with an average monthly bill of $168.21.
A financial emergency can occur at most any time and, if you’re not prepared, it could negatively affect your financial health, both short- and long-term. Being prepared could make it easier to manage your money during challenging times and help get your finances back on track.
Budgeting often gets a bad rap. But a budget is a valuable tool that can help you stop overspending, save more, and hopefully achieve your financial goals faster. So why do 1 in 3 Americans admit to not having a budget even though more than 90 percent believe everyone should have one?
You worked hard during high school. Got good grades, participated in extracurricular activities, maybe even found time to give back to your community. All of that hard work paid off because you were accepted by one of the colleges on your wish list. But now you need to figure out how you’re going to pay for it.
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