The average student carries about $32,000 in student debt, according to a 2019 survey by ValuePenguin. Facing a job market that has been decimated by ...
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Is It Worth It To Refinance My Student Loan?
When interest rates rise, many students consider refinancing their student loans. However, refinancing may not be the best option for you. Here, we ta...
Make room on credit cards to add options in an emergency
FILE - In this July 18, 2012, file photo, credit card logos are seen on a downtown storefront as a pedestrian passes in Atlanta. The coronavirus pande...
I went to grad school in the last recession. Here's my advice to people considering it now
When I went to graduate school in the fall of 2008, I didn’t know anything about anything. I certainly didn’t know how bad the global financial crisis...
This $5,000 Stimulus Check Idea Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Tens of millions of people are out of work and desperately awaiting any financial help they can get. With the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic ...
Best Uses of Stimulus Checks for Main Street Americans
With stimulus checks starting to show up in Americans' bank accounts, what’s the best use of the cash? First things first, experts say.Author:Brian O'...
How a barista is riding out the pandemic in 150 square feet
Jelena Nagraisalovic, 25Actor and baristaWhere: Carlton and JarvisHow big: 150 square feetHow much: $1,000 per monthIn early 2020, Jelena lived with a...
Should You Use Credit, Debit Or Cash For Everyday Purchases? An Expert Weighs In
Credit, debit, or cash for everyday purchases? Which one you use and prefer depends on your personal habits and the situation. Image by Autumn KeikoCa...
Getting Rich is Simple
Getting rich is far simpler than many people make it out to be. A straightforward nine-word strategy sums up the core of what you need to do: Spend le...