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The Financial Aid Form Gets a Makeover
Paying for College Starting with the FAFSA available for filing in October 2022, the number of questions will be reduced from 108 to 36.
By Sandra Block Published
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When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?
Coronavirus and Your Money Seeking protection from creditors can provide a lifeline, but there are plenty of trade-offs.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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5 Ways to Track Your Budget in the Years Before You Retire
retirement To be prepared for retirement, you need to have a firm idea of your spending needs. Here are some different methods to make sure you’re on track.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA® Published
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Kids and Money: Boost Your Child's Future Credit Score
Raising Money-Smart Kids Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.
By Emma Patch Published
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Smart Strategies to Tackle Your Debt
Coronavirus and Your Money Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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Be a Budgeting Expert: How to Track Spending with a Detailed Budget
Budgeting Want to go beyond the Envelope Budget? Try this free budgeting spreadsheet to draw up your own plan and get a firm grip on where your money is going. We’ll walk you through each step.
By Deborah L. Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP® Published
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The Envelope Budget: How to Make It Work for You
Budgeting An oldie but goodie, the envelope budget is a great place to start for beginning budgeters. Here’s how it works.
By Deborah L. Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP® Published
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Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Making Your Money Last Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.
By Emma Patch Published
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Don’t Be a Budget Hater
Budgeting Budgets don’t exist to make your life miserable. In fact, they’re there to make your life better. My own budget evolution shows how having a spending plan can help you and your family build the life you really want.
By Deborah L. Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP® Published
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