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Why Making Minimum Credit Card Payments is Financially Disastrous
Relying on minimum payments traps you in debt. Take control with discipline, smart strategies, and a plan to secure lasting financial freedom.
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Why You Need a Revocable Living Trust
A revocable living trust offers advantages, avoiding probate costs and delays, ensuring management continuity, but has limitations too.
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Beginning to Think About Estate Planning
Estate planning is about estate taxes and quite a bit more. It also includes what would happen to you if you could not make financial and medical decisions and what would happen to your loved ones if you died.
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Are Do-it-Yourself Online Wills Right for You?
An online will preparer could be an inexpensive and easy solution for a simple will with no complications, but it may not be suitable for everyone.
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The Importance of a Living Will and a Healthcare Proxy
Having a living will and healthcare proxy ensures your medical wishes are honored if you can’t speak for yourself, sparing loved ones from agonizing decisions.
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Monitoring Your Monthly Spending
A spending worksheet can help you identify how you are currently spending your money and identify areas where you can reduce your spending.
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What Is A FICO Score and Why Is It Important?
Your FICO score is crucial, influencing financial opportunities. Understand its key factors, payment history, debt, and credit mix, and monitor it regularly.
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When Should You Dip into Your Emergency Fund?
An emergency fund is for unexpected, essential, and urgent expenses, like job loss or car repairs, not for planned or non-critical purchases.
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Calculating College Costs
In calculating the financial feasibility of college, be sure to take into account both direct and indirect costs, as well as eligibility for student loans or scholarships.
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