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5 Minimalist Habits To Achieve Financial Freedom
It’s impossible to ignore the financial benefits of decluttering, downsizing, and owning less. For our family, financial freedom was the…
When you will earn miles on a flight and when you won’t
Key takeaways In order to earn frequent flyer miles, you must have a frequent flyer account with the airline and…
Here’s when an early withdrawal from a CD is worth it
Key takeaways Early withdrawal penalties typically range from 90 days to 365 days' worth of interest. In some cases, paying…
Why are credit card APRs so high?
The annual percentage rate (APR) on a credit card is the total cost of the credit to you. The periodic interest rate…
How long does it take for Series EE bonds to mature?
Key takeaways Series EE bonds issued today will mature in 20 years, and they are guaranteed to double in value…
Parents: Be Careful With These Student Loan Alternatives
With FAFSA delays pushing back the date many students will find out how much financial aid they're eligible for this…
What does 0% APR mean?
Key takeaways Zero-percent APR cards generally offer promotional periods between 12 and 21 months in length during which no interest…
7 ways to give money as a gift
Key takeaways Monetary gifts, including cash, gift cards, and money orders are a convenient option. These gifts can be personalized…
IRS Is Notifying Taxpayers Who Were Victims Of Massive Data Breach
The IRS is notifying taxpayers who were impacted by the Littlejohn data breach. Former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn illegally accessed…
Don’t Believe All Outrageous ‘Profit’ Posts Until You Check The Data
There’s been a post passed around on social media that claims corporate profits are driving inflation. The contents are enough…
