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Financial stress is far from uncommon. The cause could be something specific to you, like an unexpected string of expenditures — say, your car breaks down just days after an emergency trip to the veterinarian — or a sudden job […]

For many people, figuring out finances is a learn-as-you-go experience. While school may have offered instruction on everything from math to grammar, there was likely a glaring hole in the curriculum when it came to Finance 101. The good news

To panic purchase or not to panic purchase? That is the question, as uncertainty over President Trump’s tariffs — and the future prices of consumer goods, from electronics to appliances to clothing — persists. Since the situation on tariffs, including

It is one thing to realize that you could benefit from the guidance of a financial professional. But actually securing that guidance can feel like a big hurdle to clear, especially if you are nervous about the prospect because of

The Federal Reserve has likely come across your radar at some point. Often referred to as simply “the Fed,” this central banking system of the United States typically meets eight times a year to make interest rate–related decisions, which often

If you qualify, student loan forgiveness can provide a helping hand in digging your way out of student loan debt. The key phrase, however, is if you qualify. So, who actually qualifies for student loan forgiveness? There are a number

Student loan consolidation can make repaying your student loans a little simpler. The process, available only for federal student loans, allows you to roll your loans over into one new loan, giving you just one monthly payment to stay on

The average cost of college easily tips into tens of thousands of dollars, which is not an amount that is easy to come by for most people. That is where student loans enter the equation. Put simply, student loans are

If you are saddled with student loan debt, student loan forgiveness offers a promising way out. It can wipe away some — or even all — of a borrower’s balance. However, these programs “require several years of service and/or on-time

For individuals with disabilities, ABLE accounts can offer a valuable way to save for the future. Unlike standard savings accounts, assets up to a certain level in these accounts do not impact benefits, allowing people to save money without costing