Personal Finance

One of the biggest financial mistakes you can ever make is taking bad financial advice — or more accurately, applying financial advice the wrong way, at the wrong time, and for the wrong reason.
Following so-called “good” financial advice can actually get you into a world of economic trouble if you’re not careful. So, think about whether any of the following scenarios sound familiar when it comes to advice you might have taken — and later lived to regret.

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Beware Of These 30 Scams That Will Take Your Money

Every year, the IRS and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) receive numerous complaints about fraudulent activities and financial scams. These scams can be devastating, causing

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender

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10 Ways to Avoid an Overdrawn Bank Account

Finding out that you have an overdrawn bank account is never a pleasant experience. Not only can it be embarrassing, but it can also result

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Ten Proven Ways to Make Extra Cash

People are always searching for different ways to make some extra cash. With the cost of living rising and bills piling up, it can be

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5 Ways to Manage Your Personal Finances

Improving your personal finances does not always necessitate a higher-paying career or a windfall from a kind family. Better money management is the key for

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Household Debt Reaches $16.51 trillion in Q3 2022

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today (November 15, 2022) issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit . The Report shows an increase in total household debt in the third quarter of 2022, increasing by $351 billion (2.2%) to $16.51 trillion. Balances now stand $2.36 trillion higher than at the end of 2019, before the pandemic recession. The report is based on data from the New York Fed’s nationally representative Consumer Credit Panel.

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FTC, States Sue Google and iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads

Press Release The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general announced lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc. for airing nearly 29,000 deceptive endorsements by

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High Inflation and The Rising Cost of Divorce

‘Til Debt Do Us Part: Inflation preventing thousands of American couples from being able to separate, reveals survey. Over half of singles would not get

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Should You Use a BNPL Plan for Your Next Vacation?

To use a BNPL plan for travel, you start by adding items to your online cart through an airline or travel website’s portal.

At checkout, you’ll see an option to split your payments with financing partners like Affirm, Uplift, PayPal Credit or Klarna.

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How to Manage Your Next Pay Raise Wisely

In a time of inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s important to focus on the positives — not only to give hope, but also to motivate

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