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September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Here’s a 911 For Your Wallet

Hurricane Harvey was a big reminder that Americans need to be prepared for all kinds of emergencies – whether natural or man-made. In addition to hurricanes, storms and tornadoes, we have to prepare for other potential disasters like earthquakes, fires, and various accidents. And don’t forget more routine disasters too — like your roof leaking, […]

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The 411 on Home Warranties

Having a home warranty is a smart way to help deal with the inevitable home repair problems that all property owners face at one point or another. After all, a good home warranty can mean getting expert help when your HVAC system needs to be fixed, your water heater needs to be replaced, or your

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4 Summertime Risks to Your Credit Score

Credit Scores / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / Credit rating / August 4, 2017

Just because summertime is here and you might be taking it easy, that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down when it comes to your finances. In fact, during the summer season, you should be aware of a number of potential threats that can hurt your credit rating. Some of these things are common

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Where To Find Quick Money For A Summer Vacation

Personal Finance / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / July 10, 2017

Are you planning on taking a “staycation” this summer because you don’t have the money to go on a real vacation away from home? Or are you going to go into debt for a trip because your bank account is near empty? The average American racks up about $1,100 in vacation debt, and according to

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Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Real Estate / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / buying a home, Homeownership / June 27, 2017

Buying a home can provide an enormous sense of accomplishment, and homeownership is a pathway to building wealth too. But making the leap from renter to owner also carries plenty of challenges – including the responsibility of paying for numerous upfront and ongoing expenses. Naturally, there are initial hurdles, like amassing the down payment and

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Are You Ready for Homeownership?

Real Estate / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / Homeownership, Money Coach University / June 12, 2017

Are you ready for homeownership? Buying a home will likely be one of the biggest investments of your life. So you want to get it right – especially when it comes to picking the right mortgage and the right mortgage lender. My new Homeownership Smarts course on Money Coach University will turn you into an

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4 Hidden College Costs Every Parent and Student Should Know

Paying for College / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / College Tuition / May 31, 2017

Like most parents of high school teenagers and college students, this is the time of year when my husband and I start focusing a lot more seriously on higher education expenses. Thankfully, when our oldest daughter went off to college, she initially won a ton of scholarships. She’ll turn 20 in a few months and

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3 Lessons I Learned From Meeting Oprah

Entrepreneurship / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / April 6, 2017

Ten years ago, I had the good fortune to be featured as an expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show and to meet the all-time queen of daytime talk TV. That life-changing experience led to many more connections with Oprah’s vast production network of TV shows and spinoffs, not to mention increased speaking engagements and book

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Invitation to Money Coach University’s Open House

Personal Finance / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / February 15, 2017

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, and publishing expert Earl Cox, co-founders of the financial advice site AskTheMoneyCoach.com, invite you to the Grand Opening and Virtual Open House for the official launch of Money Coach University on Feb. 16, 2017 from 8:30-9:00 pm EST. Money Coach University is a video-based learning platform that offers both free and paid

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The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Someone Else’s Debt

Debt / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / debt management, Family Finances, financial advice, lending money, Personal Finance / February 13, 2017

Paying off someone else’s debt may feel like the ultimate act of love or support. Whether it’s a struggling adult child, a partner in crisis, or a friend trying to get back on their feet, the instinct to help can be powerful. But before you reach for your checkbook, it’s crucial to understand both the

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Warning: IRS Partners With Debt Collection Companies

Taxes / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / debt collectors, TIGTA / January 17, 2017

Starting in spring of 2017, the IRS plans to allow private debt collection agencies to retrieve outstanding tax debt from consumers on behalf of the government. Signed into federal law under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) in December 2015, the aim is to help retrieve a whopping $380 billion that the IRS

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5 Smart Ways to Give the Gift of Stock Investing

Investing / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / December 14, 2016

With the holiday season approaching, everyone’s looking for a unique gift for our friends and family. After all, no one wants another receive another pair of boring socks! Just as our modern world is evolving, why should the holiday season and gift-giving be any different? To get with the times, did you know you can

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A Rallying Cry for Future Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / November 16, 2016

Millions of Americans would like to start their own businesses. But a lot of would-be entrepreneurs worry about the loss of a “steady” paycheck or giving up corporate benefits. Well, what if I told you that I could help you address both of these concerns? In fact, what if I showed you how launching your

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Post Halloween Money Tip: Swap Cash for Candy

Personal Finance / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / November 2, 2016

Did your kids get way too much candy for Halloween? My youngest daughter, Alexis, did. (See my Facebook live video from Halloween night). Well, you can help preserve your child’s health – and teach him or her a lesson about money at the same time. The National Financial Educators Council is encouraging parents of trick-or-treaters

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The Crazy Ways Holiday Shopping is Ruining Thanksgiving

Personal Finance / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / PayPal / October 31, 2016

An urge to splurge is wreaking more and more havoc on traditional Thanksgiving festivities and meal-time spent around the family table. In decades past, it was bad enough that on the day after Thanksgiving – Black Friday – people would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to be the first in line

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