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Building A Growth Mindset Can Help You Face Financial Troubles (Infographic)
Article By:
Brian Wallace
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Monday, June 29, 2020 11:34 AM EDT
Now more than ever many Americans have run into financial problems, and these mistakes can be hard to come back from. But the proper mindset, as illustrated in this infographic, can help.
Working From Home And Your Portfolio
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Casey T. Smith
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Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:58 AM EDT
Millions of people are now working from home due to COVID-19. The Wiser team discusses the pros and cons of our new work environments and how working from home is affecting investment portfolios.
Coronavirus: From Lockdown To Bailout Oh, And The Issue Of Financial Exclusion
Article By:
Chris Skinner
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Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:02 AM EDT
Financial exclusion in Europe is estimated to be between 10% and 12% and, if focusing on the bottom of the income distribution, between 14% and 22%.
Freedom Debt Relief To Return $3.5 Million To Consumers In Settlement
Article By:
Steve Rhode
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 11:18 PM EDT
New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a win that will return nearly $3.6 million to thousands of New York consumers who were misled about savings they could achieve through one of the nation’s largest debt settlement companies.
3 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Article By:
Paul Schatz
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Monday, June 22, 2020 8:17 AM EDT
Even if you’re successful and cash flow is not a worry now, things may feel different when you stop receiving that paycheck or you sell your business, and you have to live on what you’ve set aside and invested.
What You Need To Do To Get Your Federal Student Loans Forgiven If You Are Disabled
Article By:
Steve Rhode
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Monday, June 22, 2020 5:16 AM EDT
If you are disabled, you may be able to have your student loans forgiven.
Health Insurance Dysfunction
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Monday, June 22, 2020 3:05 AM EDT
Someone who bought a house ten years ago factoring $500/mo for health insurance to determine how much house they could afford might be in real trouble today having to pay $1500 or $2000 every month for health insurance.
Should I Stop Making My Private Student Loans Payments Since I’m Just Getting Deeper In Debt?
Article By:
Steve Rhode
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Sunday, June 21, 2020 3:14 PM EDT
Answering a reader's question on the best way to move forward...
Resiliency In The Face Of Disruption
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Saturday, June 20, 2020 9:03 AM EDT
Whether it's avoiding having to wait hours to buy toilet paper or not having to sell stock at a loss to pay the bills, planning for disruptions is the best way to avoid being crushed by stress.
Non-Parent-Owned 529 Plans
Article By:
Sterling Raskie
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Saturday, June 20, 2020 1:00 AM EDT
Grandparents often find themselves looking for a way to help their children or grandchildren with education expenses.
How To Recession-Proof Your Household
Article By:
Casey T. Smith
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:41 AM EDT
Is your household ready for a recession? In 2019, American families were living through one of the most prosperous times in our country’s history.
What's Standing Between You And Your Success?
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Dave Landry
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Sunday, June 14, 2020 4:18 PM EDT
Trading can be a challenge, but can be made easier by following a process. Dave Landry explains not just the problems you can run in to with your trading, but provides possible solutions that can help take your trading to the next level.
The Top 3 Inherited IRA Rules You Should Know
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Personal Capital
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Saturday, June 13, 2020 11:23 PM EDT
If you are a beneficiary for an inherited IRA, your first instinct may be to simply collect the funds within the IRA by taking a lump-sum distribution.
The Differences Between 401k And 403(b) Plans
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Personal Capital
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:45 AM EDT
There are many different retirement savings vehicles to choose from, but some of the most powerful and common vehicles are provided by an employer, such as 401k and 403(b) plans.