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Spending Money You Don’t Have: Credit Card Debt & The Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, the allure of festive decorations, gift-giving, and lavish celebrations can be enticing. However, the excitement of the season often comes with a hidden price tag:...

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How to Convert Factor Rates to Interest Rates

Key takeaways Factor rates are a decimal that you use to multiply the entire loan by to get the total loan cost. Factor rates do not incorporate loan fees into its rate, as APRs do, making it...

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Personal finance weekly news roundup December 21, 2024 ~ Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 21, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. U.S. household wealth rises in Q3 2024 The total...

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Group behind viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ star’s meme coin hit with lawsuit over crash

The group behind the meme coin named after viral “Hawk Tuah Girl” Hailey Welch has been hit with a lawsuit from investors after the $HAWK coin crashed within hours of its launch. The complaint filed...

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Labor force participation among US-born American men has plunged amid soaring...

Native-born American men have been fleeing the workforce in droves in a decades-long trend that coincides with a rise in immigration, according to a new analysis sounding the alarm on the issue. The...

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Tax Reform Bill: How Does It Impact You

Just when you started getting comfortable with your annual chore of tax filing, the 2018 tax reform bill hit the scene—and everything changed. From tax rates to deductions, a whole bunch of tax...

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How to Buy Gifts This Year Without Missing a Credit Card Payment

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and gift-giving. However, it can also bring about financial stress and anxiety, especially if you’re worried about managing your credit card payments...

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Need-based Financial Aid: What It Is & How To Qualify

Key takeaways College aid may be given through need-based or merit-based aid. Need-based aid includes Pell Grants, work-study programs and Direct Subsidized Loans. Your FAFSA will determine your EFC,...

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What Is A 529 Plan For College Savings?

Key takeaways 529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts that allow a beneficiary to use the funds for qualified education expenses. Funds contributed to a 529 plan are allowed to grow tax-deferred. The...

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What is the Beneficial Ownership Information report?

Key takeaways The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report identifies company ownership and is required filing for business entities by Jan. 1, 2025. Businesses can file the report online through...

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