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Use Habit Stacking to Improve Your Finances

Use Habit Stacking to Improve Your Finances

Everyone has certain daily habits and good habits they’d like to add to their lives. Habit stacking makes it easy to create new behaviors by stacking them with things you already do. Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase (at no additional cost). We only recommend products and services we use and trust. We aim to provide valuable, trustworthy resources that enhance and…

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What You Need to Know About FAFSA and Other Student Loans

What You Need to Know About FAFSA and Other Student Loans

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) If you need assistance paying for college, technical, or vocational school, explore federal and other options you may be qualified for. Learn why federal student loans are preferred over private loans and how to fill out the FAFSA. There is a lot out there, so we’ve tried to put the most important information in one place. FAFSA For the current school year, you may file a FAFSA form up until June 30…

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Creating Financial Stability During the Pandemic

Creating Financial Stability During the Pandemic

While parts of the country are reopening and working on recovering economically, personal financial recovery seems much harder for many people. Below are tips for managing student debt and mortgages to help you get back on track. Benefits of Shopping Secondhand Student Loans Assistance Through the CARES act, the principal and interest payment on all federally held student loans was suspended through Sept. 1, 2023. These suspended payments count towards any loan forgiveness programs, provided that all other payments…

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Our Favorite Financial Podcasts

Our Favorite Financial Podcasts

Top Financial Podcasts We Love and Recommend Podcasts are a great way to learn about just about anything. In this post, we highlight some of our favorite financial podcasts to help you get a handle on your budget, spending, and savings. The Clever Girl Knows Podcast Host: Bola Sokunbi Founder of the financial education platform Clever Girl Finance, which empowers women to ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth, Bola discusses business, finance, and life topics on The…

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5 Budgeting Apps to Keep You on Track

5 Budgeting Apps to Keep You on Track

Creating and living within a reasonable budget is important at any time. During the current economic state, it’s even more critical.  In the past, budgeting meant using spreadsheets and formulas. If you weren’t wired to love that stuff, you could get a headache pretty quickly and thus decide to give up. Today, there are apps to help you with every aspect of budgeting and living within your means. Below are some of our favorites. Disclosure: This post may contain…

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