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Smart Financial Moves to Make at the Start of The New Year

Being unable to predict what will happen financially in 2021 means that you need to be prepared for anything. You can do this by making smart financial moves that will help you be ready to weather another storm – if one should come this year. Get Your Taxes Filed Soon The first step you need […]

Social Security

How to Get More Social Security Benefits

Are you thinking about retirement? Have you looked at your potential Social Security benefits and were not at all happy with the numbers? You need to know that there are ways to increase your benefits. Many people have several options to increase them. Finding out what you can do and taking advantage of them will […]

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Start the New Year with Better Money Management

Many people will look at the year 2020 as a year of financial disaster. While some financial problems certainly could not have been foreseen, you can enter 2021 with some hindsight that will prepare you for the incoming year. If you have found money to be tight recently, these money management tips will help you […]

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What To Do With Your Stimulus Check

After a long period of debates in Congress, a new stimulus package was finally approved. Each adult should soon receive, if they have not already, the promised $600 in their bank account or mail soon. For many people, the extra money will help them meet their regular bills. For others, money is extra. This leaves […]

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What to Expect from the New Stimulus Bill

After waiting weeks for the passage of a new stimulus bill, it was starting to look like nothing would happen this year. However, a bill has finally passed both houses of Congress. It is a much smaller package than many hoped it would be (only $900 billion). But it still contains features that will help […]

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Should Your New Year’s Resolutions Include Money Habits?

The pandemic has caused many people to use a larger portion of their income for essential items. Many have also found that those monthly credit card bills – and others – is more stressful than it once was. With that in mind, why not consider making some New Year’s resolutions to change the way you […]

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Get a Zero Interest Credit Card and Save Money

If you have a tendency to keep a balance on a credit card, but would like to get one where you do not pay any interest, you may be able to get a zero-interest credit card. Another reason to get one would be if you are in debt and need to take a break from […]

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Which is the Best Way to Reduce Debt – the Snowball or Avalanche?

When you want to reduce your debt without taking out a loan or borrowing any money, there are two ways to do this. You can choose between two popular debt reduction methods – the snowball or avalanche method. Both will help you get debt free after a while. However, one method may work better for […]

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2020 Taxes – Are You Ready?

The end of 2020 is almost here. That means that it will soon be tax time. For many people, it will mean that your taxes are going to be a little different this year. This is due to unemployment, stimulus payments, changes in tax laws, and more. The changes may result in slightly smaller refunds […]

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Avoid These Common Gift Card Scams

As the holiday season gets into full swing, so will the number of common gift card scams. They are apt to be even more common this year than they were last year. More people will become victims to it. The following information will help you avoid gift card scams. Scammers Love Gift Cards While the […]