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Back-to-School Budget: How To Plan for School Costs All Year

Families should budget for both the initial back-to-school shopping trip and for expenses that arise throughout the year, including extracurricular activities, school fees, and other

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My Car Was Repossessed

Financial Assistance for Car Repossession

Key Takeaways Financial assistance for car repossession is available through repayment plans with your lender, financial aid from charities or non-profits, personal loans, or loans from…
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Average credit score after chapter 13 discharge

Key Takeaways The average credit score after Chapter 13 discharge typically falls in the poor to fair range, often between 580 and 669, depending on how…
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Best part-time 9 to 5 jobs that pay well

Key Takeaways Well-paying 9-to-5 jobs include roles such as customer service representatives, bank tellers, warehouse technicians, fitness instructors, and delivery drivers. Many of these positions don’t…
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Drowning in debt? how to get out

The total personal debt in the U.S. is at an all-time high of $14.96 trillion.1 Most of us have debt. However, if you are drowning…
Debt
BNPL

“Buy Now Pay Later” Is Keeping You Broke

Key Takeaways Buy now, pay later is increasingly used for everyday purchases, not just large or discretionary items. BNPL options increase spending and reduce friction at checkout,…
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Where can I cash a third party check

Wanting to cash a third-party check? Some common places you can cash checks are:  Check cashing stores Currency exchanges Banks Credit unions  However, there are some things you may want…
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