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The Top Financial Goals for Each Decade of Your Life

by Jesse

For most people, the typical American work life stretches roughly from their 20s into their mid to late 60s, and sometimes beyond. While there’s growing … Read more

Categories Basics

How Does Credit Card Interest Work?

by Jesse

If you’ve ever carried a balance on a credit card, you’ve probably felt how fast things can spin out of control. But how does credit … Read more

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When You Refinance a Mortgage, Does the 30 Years Start Over?

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When you refinance a mortgage, does the 30 years start over? The short answer is yes, most of the time it does. Refinancing means taking … Read more

Categories Debt

Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Debt?

by Jesse

If you’re in debt and feeling overwhelmed, you might be wondering what happens if you can’t pay. Can you go to jail for not paying … Read more

Categories Debt

What to Do With Extra Cash Right Now (and What Not To Do)

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Whether it’s $1,000 or $100,000, having extra cash on hand is a rare and powerful opportunity. The decisions you make with it can either strengthen … Read more

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Low Income Budget Example ($2,000/mo)

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In this article I show you a simple low income budget example. I’ll be using a $2,000 monthly income as the baseline, which would reflect … Read more

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