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Retired Couple

How to Make Your Money Last Through Retirement

Having enough money to last through retirement is a growing concern of many Americans today. Because people are living longer, the possibility of running out of money too soon is real. The following steps can help you ensure that you have enough money to last during your golden years. Control Your Spending Now It is […]

Tax Folders On Desk

2020 Tax Deductions To Reduce What You Owe

Every year, you can expect there to be some changes in taxes. It rarely stays the same, but this year there are more changes than usual. This means that you may be able to get more deductions than before. If you take the time to understand the tax changes (or have an expert do them […]

Cartoon Hands Exchanging Time And Money

Should You Get a Personal Loan?

Recent tough times have left many people feeling that money is tight, which does not leave much breathing room for fun and extras. You may have maxed out your credit cards and the high-interest rates leave you thinking you will be in debt for a long time. One way to get some financial relief may […]

House For Sale

How to Buy a House Wisely in 10 Steps

Buying a home is still the American dream. While the procedure is not complex, some Americans have come to regret buying their home too hastily – without looking into the best and most cost-effective way to do it. These 10 steps will show you how to buy a house and avoid common problems. 1. Check […]

Stimulus

What to Do If You Have Not Received Your Stimulus Check Yet

The sheer number of people that are going to receive a stimulus check from the government makes it difficult to get everything straight. Complications dealing with a change of address or bank accounts are not always available to government agencies. This can make it more difficult for the IRS to deliver a payment to the […]

Life Insurance

When to Change Insurance Policies

Life involves many changes and each one may mean that you need to have a careful look at your insurance policies. Without the right changes, it may mean that someone or something is not adequately covered. Changes in your life may mean you need to change more than one of your insurance policies. Getting Married […]

Lottery Balls

Is Playing the Lottery a Good Idea?

Playing the lottery is something that many people do every day. Some will only buy tickets when the stakes are high. Only a very few, however, will ever win serious money. Although the stakes – if you win – will likely payout more than the cost of the ticket, regularly buying tickets will cost most […]

Home Insurance

How to Get A Home Insurance Discount

If you are looking to save money on your bills, reducing your home insurance cost will help. Several companies offer a home insurance discount under certain circumstances – just like they do with auto insurance. If you have made changes to your home recently you may qualify for one or more – or, you may […]

Life Insurance

Calculating How Much Life Insurance You Need

When you want to ensure that your loved ones will have their financial needs met in the event of your death, a life insurance policy can meet those needs. Knowing how much life insurance you need, as well as which type, will help you plan for that event if it should occur. Planning carefully will […]

Credit Cards

Should You Get an Instant Approval Credit Card?

When you need money in a hurry and cannot wait for the normal approval process used with a regular credit card, an instant approval credit card may be just what you need. Once you have received approval, which can be very fast, a number is issued to you that can be used right away – […]