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The Best Financial Advice I Got From Mom

The Best Financial Advice I Got From Mom

Everyone knows that Mom is always right. Here’s the best money advice from moms – and how to apply that wisdom to your own life.

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How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get a Personal Loan

How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get a Personal Loan

If you’ve been considering taking out a personal loan, here are a few tips you can use to get a rate you (and your wallet!) will appreciate.

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3 Reasons to Set Up a Donor-Advised Fund to Maximize Your Charitable Tax Deductions

3 Reasons to Set Up a Donor-Advised Fund to Maximize Your Charitable Tax Deductions

Using donor-advised funds is a more advanced tax strategy that has gotten more popular recently with the introduction of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in February 2020. The TCJA nearly doubled the amount of the standard deduction, which…

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5 Financial Goals to Start in 2021

5 Financial Goals to Start in 2021

  Although many people start New Year’s resolutions in January, there’s nothing magical about January with regards to self-improvement. Still, the best time to make a change or set a goal is today, so if you’re ready to level up…

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How a CFP Celebrates Her Money Wins

How a CFP Celebrates Her Money Wins

People may often imagine that when they reach their milestones, there will be fireworks and party buses along with a huge celebration. And while sometimes there are, most wins are simply small steps you take every day until one day…

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Should I Cash Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?

Should I Cash Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?

Paying off debt may feel like a never-ending process. With so many potential solutions, you may not know where to start. One of your options may be withdrawing money from your retirement fund. This may make you wonder, “should I…

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Steps to Getting A Financial Advisor in your 20s

Steps to Getting A Financial Advisor in your 20s

Getting a financial advisor in your 20s is a responsible thing to do. At the every least, it means that you are serious about your finances. Finding one in your local area is not hard, especially with SmartAsset free matching tool, which can match you up to 3 financial advisors in under 5 minutes. However, …

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How to Financially Prepare for Post-Pandemic Life

How to Financially Prepare for Post-Pandemic Life

As the dust slowly begins to settle and we observe businesses putting their action plans in place to recover, we all sit and wonder what this may look like for us. How will I recover from this? How am I…

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7 Money Steps to Take Before 2021

7 Money Steps to Take Before 2021

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to take stock of your financial situation as you head into 2021. 2020 has been a strange year, and a difficult year for many people. With many people’s…

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Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?

Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?

In March I offered some financial advice to Michelle, a Mint user who was struggling with debt, a lack of retirement savings and a bit of family financial drama amongst her siblings. Michelle was anticipating a cash bonus from her…

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