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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox,
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The Best Way to Check Your Credit Score Using These 4 Apps
Did you know that on a $21,788 auto loan, if you have an excellent credit score (740 – 749),... read more →
October 15, 2019
An Important Financial Update …
Just a last-minute reminder that TOMORROW is the start of the stock market trading course I told you about in... read more →
October 13, 2019
Is Trading Stocks the Side Hustle You’re Missing Out On?
Happy October! Did you know that October is National Financial Planning Month? That means it’s a great time to think... read more →
October 9, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Cosigning a Loan for Family & Friends
Blending family, friends, and finances can be risky. A variety of emotions are attached to the decision to cosign a... read more →
October 7, 2019
3 Personal Finance Professionals You Need on Your Dream Team
You likely have many teams in your life. You may have a dentist, doctor, and maybe even a therapist that... read more →
September 30, 2019
Skip the Luxury Car and Other Vehicle Tax Break Tips
When it comes to purchasing your next vehicle, you could be leaving money on the table. The truth is that... read more →
September 27, 2019
Finish Strong – 5 Tips to Prepare Your Personal Finances for 2020
Can you believe 2020 is less than four months away? Do you know the state of your personal finances? If... read more →
September 23, 2019
3 Home Buying Hacks to Buy a House in 2020
For many people, buying a home is a milestone that signifies stability and achievement. Unfortunately, a variety of factors have... read more →
September 20, 2019
Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s What to Do
In 2017, 16.7 million people were victims of identity theft, suffering a record $16.8 billion in losses. Today, many of our... read more →
September 19, 2019
Five Reasons Why Ridesharing Beats Car Ownership
Second, only to China, The United States of America is one of the primary “car capitals of the world.” In... read more →
May 28, 2019
Medicare Advantage Plans vs. Medicare Supplement Plans. Which is Best for Your Needs and Budget?
When it comes to Medicare, many of us are unfamiliar with what the Medicare program covers and costs until it... read more →
May 22, 2019
Laws that Protect the Elderly Against Senior Financial Scams
While everyone can be a victim of financial scams, one group is being targeted at astronomical rates. According to Bloomberg,... read more →
May 14, 2019
Five Money Apps That Will Help You Start Investing
According to data revealed by Forbes, 42 percent of millennials are investing more conservatively than their Generation X (38 percent)... read more →
May 7, 2019
Eight Financial Podcasts You Should be Listening To
Are you a fan of podcasts? If you are, you must know that these digital shows can pack much information... read more →
April 30, 2019
Your Invitation to Currency Conversations
Come Meet The Money Coach! I want to extend a warm invitation to come meet me in person – along... read more →
April 25, 2019
The Best Low-Risk Investments of 2019
Since the beginning of October 2018 to mid-January 2019, the S&P 500 Index has been down ten percent, rebounding back... read more →
April 23, 2019
Seven Must-Have Personal Finance Apps for Everyone
You may think that personal finance apps used on smartphones are just for millennials and members of Generation Z. You... read more →
April 16, 2019
Five Ways to Avoid Running out of Money During Retirement
The goal of retirement is to have enough money to live out the rest of your days comfortably. However, what... read more →
March 27, 2019
Tax Pros and Cons for Uber and Lyft Drivers
While being a driver for Uber or Lyft is a great way to earn extra income, it can also come... read more →
March 13, 2019
Is There an Optimal Strategy to Repaying Student Loan Debt?
College can be an exciting time, but paying off student loans isn’t nearly as fun. Unless you pay it... read more →
February 27, 2019
5 Ways Procrastination Can Lead to Financial Struggle
Have you ever waited until the wee hours of the morning to study for an exam at the very last... read more →
February 22, 2019
Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is the Best Approach to Pay off Debt?
Anyone who’s ever been in debt knows one thing: it doesn’t make life easy. In fact, debt can have many... read more →
January 25, 2019
The True Cost of Having Clutter in Your Life
Have you ever walked into your living room, bedroom, or basement and felt as if the mountains of clutter would... read more →
January 17, 2019
You’re Not a Kardashian, So Don’t Spend Like One This Holiday Season
Chances are the Kardashians won’t be cutting back on spending this holiday season. From a 1956 Ford Thunderbird to a... read more →
December 20, 2018
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