Author name: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, is a renowned financial expert, author, speaker, and media personality, empowering people to achieve financial success. Visit her personal website at https://lynnettekhalfanicox.com.

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The Best Ways to Handle Repaying Your Student Loans

As of October 1, 2023, the payment pause that had been in effect for federal student loans ended. That means millions of borrowers who had not been making any federal student loan payments during the pandemic now have to think about another major expense in their budget. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New

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The HUGE Mistake Students Make When Applying to College

Where you or your child goes to college (in-state or out-of-state) and what type of college you choose (private or public) can make a big difference – academically, socially, financially, and from an admissions standpoint. Yet, many students and parents unwittingly make a big mistake when applying to college and selecting the wrong institution. Picking

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10 Crazy Statistics About College Admissions

It’s college application season – that nail-biting period when millions of high school seniors are busy applying to colleges and universities all across America. They are not just preparing for college admissions, of course. Students and their families also contemplate the ever-increasing costs of college. For both U.S. and international students, the entire college admissions

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4 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Scholarship Application

Earning a college scholarship is hard enough these days. To win free money for college, you have to outshine the competition, demonstrate why you’re deserving of an award – and impress scholarship judges with some aspect of your background, personality, credentials or experiences. Unfortunately, many potentially deserving students accidentally sink their scholarship applications by making

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The Impact of Structural Inequality on People of Color

  Many people face challenges when it comes to money, but for African Americans and other people of color, these challenges can be even more significant. This is because there is a huge amount of structural inequality baked into every system within America – including business, educational, government, legal, and health care systems. Within these

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How to Protect Your Identity From AI Scams

  As AI technology continues to advance quickly, the risk of identity theft is also rapidly increasing, with AI scams becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.  Crooks are using AI-powered tools to create fraudulent content, impersonate real people or institutions, and even trick voice recognition software.  Here are some tips on how to protect

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Here’s What I Did To Get Out of Debt 

Even though I got my first credit card more than 25 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday.  I was a freshman attending the University of California, Irvine. At age 18, just receiving an invitation to apply for a credit card made me feel so grown up.  Back then, credit card solicitations were

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How to Buy A Business With No Money

When I first heard about Perry Anderson’s M&A MasterClass on buying businesses without using your own money or credit, I admit I was skeptical. But after a month of immersive learning and hands-on workshops, I can honestly say this has been the single best business training I have ever received. Perry Anderson is a veteran

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Finding the Best Financial App for Your Unique Circumstances

  Navigating your personal finance can be overwhelming, but luckily, there are numerous financial apps designed to help you manage your money more effectively – and save time too. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which app is the best fit for your unique circumstances.  Here’s how to find

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