Money Market Vs. Savings: Which is Right for You?

Updated Sep 22, 2023
By Minh Tong
Money Market Vs. Savings: Which is Right for You?

American consumers with extra cash beyond their day-to-day expenses are prudent to consider accounts that not only accrue interest but also offer convenient access to their money...

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How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?

Updated Sep 22, 2023
By Aaron Sarentino
How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?

Maintaining the right amount of funds in your checking account is crucial, as experts advise against having too little or too much. According to our research, here's how much is optimal...

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How Much Should I Save Each Month? A Simple Practice For Financial Wellness

Updated Sep 22, 2023
By Melissa Cook
How Much Should I Save Each Month? A Simple Practice For Financial Wellness

A fundamental principle of personal finance is the practice of allocating a portion of your income to savings. Yet, calculating the optimal monthly savings amount can pose a challenge...

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How Much Money Should I Have Saved By 50? A Comprehensive Guide

Updated Sep 22, 2023
By Minh Tong
How Much Money Should I Have Saved By 50? A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re approaching 50, here's how much money you should have saved to support yourself financially once you stop earning a regular paycheck. The amount may surprise you...

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Refinancing Federal Student Loans

Updated Sep 15, 2023
By Aaron Sarentino
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Refinancing Federal Student Loans

If you're looking for a way to reduce your monthly student loan payment, refinancing may seem like a good idea. But first, you should carefully weigh all of the pros and cons before...

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Are You Eligible? Biden’s Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness (Update)

Updated Sep 15, 2023
By Melissa Cook
Are You Eligible? Biden’s Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness (Update)

If you're wrestling with student loan debt, you've likely been paying attention to President Biden's new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. Here's everything you should know...

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Supreme Court Won’t Block $6 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit: Who Qualifies?

Updated Sep 12, 2023
By Minh Tong
Supreme Court Won’t Block $6 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit: Who Qualifies?

Nearly a quarter million borrowers who attended schools that defrauded or misled them will have their student loan debts completely canceled, the Supreme Court ruled in a...

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The Average Student Loan Interest Rate (It’s Not What You Expect!)

Updated Sep 12, 2023
By Aaron Sarentino
The Average Student Loan Interest Rate (It’s Not What You Expect!)

By understanding how to calculate the amount of money you will pay or are currently paying in interest for your student loans, you can make an informed decision about finances...

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Debt Avalanche vs. Debt Snowball: Choosing the Right Strategy to Erase Your Debts

Updated Aug 28, 2023
By Melissa Cook
Debt Avalanche vs. Debt Snowball: Choosing the Right Strategy to Erase Your Debts

Both of these strategies are designed to accelerate your debt repayment journey, but they take different approaches. Which one is right for you will largely depend on your debt...

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