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The Family Financial Circle: Passing Wisdom, Wealth, and Wild Dreams Forward
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Mortgages as Forced Savings?
A guide to understanding how mortgages can help train you to save better.
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How to Navigate Expensive Debt
Tips to navigate a more expensive world of debt when the cost of borrowing is spendy.
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What is a HELOC?
Everything you need to know about a Home Equity Line of Credit
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How Much Car Can (Should!) I Afford?
A simple and straight-forward guide to figuring out how expensive of a car you should buy or lease on your budget.
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Is Buying or Renting Right for You?
A straight-forward guide to deciding if you should rent or buy your home.
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Home Improvement Budget Tips
Follow this guide for easy home improvement tips on a budget so you can finally ditch those old kitchen cabinets!
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How to Budget for a New Car
Lease? Buy? Uber? Find the right transportation option that won’t break your budget.
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How to Get a Car Loan
Pro tip: to get the best rate, check your credit score and shop around for the best deal.
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Should You Consider an Auto Loan Refinance?
Follow these guidelines to determine if an auto loan refinance may be right for you.
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How to Pay Off Debt When Cash Is Tight
Follow these tips to pay off your loans, bills, and debt—even, or especially—when you're on a tight budget.
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Time to Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage?
Easy finance steps to help you determine when to consider a refinance.