Social Security Eases Racial Disparities
November 19, 2019 Social Security Eases Racial Disparities Social Security is a major source of income for most retirees. It is even more important to…
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Consolidating vs. Refinancing Your Student Loans
No matter where you went to college, one thing most graduates have in common is a significant amount of student loan debt. In 2017, CNBC reported…
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Workers, Machines and Constant Change
December 3, 2019 Workers, Machines and Constant Change Anyone who drives on the nation’s toll roads has used a job-eliminating device: electronic tollgates. Unemployment due…
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Should You Get a Personal Loan to Finance Your Travel?
Another workday afternoon is crawling along when your phone chimes a most welcome interruption. It’s your closest friend announcing by group text the details of…
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How to Free Up Cash to Save for Retirement
One mistake so many people make is that they don’t think about retirement quite enough. They might be putting a little bit away, but…
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Older Workers Ride Out Computer Age
December 17, 2019 Older Workers Ride Out Computer Age The computer revolution, unleashed in the 1970s, has not stopped. Minicomputers replaced mainframes, and IBM introduced…
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5 Things to Do Next After Paying Off Your Student Loan Debt
I graduated with an MFA in 2008 and about $37,000 in debt from my master’s and undergrad programs combined. For the next few years, my…
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Four Ways to Select the Right Stock
Choosing stocks is kind of like picking out a great outfit. Selecting a great outfit is like choosing a great stock. You may be thinking…
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Credit Cards are the Most Stressful Debt
January 7, 2020 Credit Cards are the Most Stressful Debt Debt is stressful. But did you know your stress level depends on the type of…
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Borrowing From Your 401(k) – 6 Reasons Not to Get a Loan
When it comes to retirement savings, there’s good news, bad news, and more bad news. The good news is that most Americans today have access to…
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