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Personal Finance

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How to Manage Debt While on Furlough

By Tom Jackson | May 7, 2020

Remember the good old days? Just a few long months ago, the economy was roaring and nobody outside Wuhan had ever heard about coronavirus. Now millions of Americans are in…

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What to Do When You Get Laid Off

By Tom Jackson | March 17, 2020

Layoffs are a common experience — 40% of workers report having been laid off at least once and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 1.6 million workers were…

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Dormant Bank Account Rules & Escheated Funds

By Tom Jackson | January 2, 2020

There’s an estimated $58 billion in unclaimed money out there waiting to find a home and it’s probably worth the time and aggravation to see if any of it belongs…

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Your Personal Finance Calendar for 2024

By Joey Johnston | December 10, 2019

Resolution: 2024 is the year you’ll get financially organized, day by day. You know the drill this time of year. In the coming weeks, lots of print and even more…

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Mutual Funds vs. Stocks

By Tom Jackson | November 13, 2019

Some debates have no set answer, like which band was better – The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones? Stocks vs. Mutual Funds isn’t quite as captivating, if for no other…

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Can My Credit Score Go Up 100 Points in a Month?

By Tom Jackson | October 3, 2019

What’s in a number? If it’s your credit score, a lot, especially if you keep it a high level – anything over 750 – and reap the numerous rewards available…

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Make Sure Your Family Has a Disaster Plan

By Joey Johnston | August 29, 2019

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season. Meanwhile, across much of the Western U.S., major droughts have greatly increased the danger for summer wildfires. And don’t forget last winter’s…

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Where (and how) to Sell Your Stuff Online

By Tom Jackson | August 27, 2019

Once upon a proverb, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” was just another way of saying, as 1960s hipsters did, “Diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks.” Then came the internet…

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Should I Pay Credit Cards or Tax Debt?

By Joey Johnston | August 15, 2019

The choice between paying credit card debt and taxes isn’t as simple as calculating money saved on interest. Failing to pay taxes has massive repercussions – just ask Martha Stewart.…

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When to Take Social Security Benefits

By Tom Jackson | June 19, 2019

Your golden years should be an era of leisure and adventure, of self-discovery and reinvention. For most, maximizing our retirement experiences means maximizing our retirement income. When and how to…