Take the first step toward your financial dreams with a clear, personalized plan. Whether you’re saving for a vacation, a new home, education, or an emergency fund, Lynnette’s easy-to-use Savings Goal Calculator instantly shows you how much to save each month to reach your goal. How Does the Savings Goal Calculator Work? Simply enter: […]
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Now that our youngest daughter is off to college, we’ve enjoyed traveling the world a lot more: two glorious trips to Africa, an amazing time in Panama, and extensive visits to the interior of Mexico. All this travel isn’t cheap, of course. But it’s feasible due to saving and planning. However, building wealth and reaching
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When it comes to global trade, few things illustrate the ripple effect better than how U.S. tariffs affect Africa—when America sneezes, African economies catch a cold. In recent years, the U.S. has been flexing its economic muscles by imposing various tariffs on imported goods. However, in April 2025, Donald Trump took things to a new
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Wondering how tariffs affect your 401(k)? Learn how global trade tensions can disrupt retirement savings and what strategies help protect your nest egg.
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Don’t call it Black Monday. It’s Orange Monday! Let’s be clear about what we’re witnessing today: This is NOT normal market volatility. What we’re seeing is a global market meltdown triggered by one person’s ill-conceived economic decisions. Following huge declines across Asia and Europe, the U.S. stock market is likely to continue plunging. Why? Not
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Surviving the Trump economy just got a lot trickier. The stock market is tanking, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 Index all posting their worst declines since 2020. Even if you have no interest in Wall Street, we’re all caught in a global tariff war. Inflation is on the
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Buy Now, Pay Later, or BNPL, is quickly becoming a huge form of debt for millions of Americans. What is BNPL? BNPL stands for “Buy Now, Pay Later,” a form of short-term financing that lets consumers split purchases into smaller, interest-free payments—typically over a few weeks or months. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, and Zip
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Most parents cherish those precious moments of connection with their children in the car – driving to school, heading to practice, or running errands. It’s during these unguarded moments that kids often open up, sharing their dreams, fears, and daily dramas. But in our family, some of my most meaningful mother-daughter conversations happened at 35,000
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I run my fingers over the stack of cruise cards spread before me on the dining room table, each a tangible reminder of our family’s seafaring adventures. There must be at least 50 of them, bearing our names –– mine and my husband Earl, as well as our children Aziza, Jakada, and Alexis –– alongside
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Understand financial decluttering and how to declutter your finances by organizing documents, budgeting wisely, and reducing debt. Build financial stability with these expert strategies.
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Learn how choice architecture influences your grocery shopping decisions. Discover healthy grocery shopping tips, from visual cues to product placement strategies.
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Learn the hidden costs of ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services this holiday season. Understand the risks, benefits, and tips for using BNPL responsibly to avoid financial stress.
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You might think that leaving a substantial financial legacy is reserved for the wealthy – those with hefty stock portfolios, sprawling real estate empires, or six and seven-figure salaries. But what if you’re working with a more modest income? Can you still make a lasting impact on your loved ones’ financial futures? The answer is
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As a working mother, you may have noticed that your paycheck doesn’t quite measure up to what your male counterparts are earning. You’re not alone. The current wage gap for mothers is a stark reality, with moms earning approximately 74 cents for every dollar earned by fathers. But why does this disparity exist, and what
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As we celebrate the remarkable women in our lives on Mother’s Day, thinking outside the box can lead to unique and memorable ways to honor our mothers without overspending. This follow-up to my previous article, 10 Ideas to Celebrate Mother’s Day on a Tight Budget, presents 10 unconventional tips that offer creative and heartfelt ways
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