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Your Comprehensive Guide to Paying Taxes on Series I-Bonds
During periods of high inflation, making money in I-bonds was easy. Now bondholders are sobering up during tax season.
Mar 9, 20242 min read
Thinking of Renting to Friends or Family? Things to Know & Consider
How to implement best practices when renting to friends and family
Mar 3, 20243 min read
A Personal Finance Education Can Net You $100,000 in Savings
How a financial education can save you $100,000 in the long-run
Mar 3, 20242 min read
Is Takeout and Going-Out Eating Your Budget? 10 Tips to Save on Food
Savory Savings: Expert Tips to Cut Costs on Dining and Takeout
Feb 25, 20244 min read
8 Ways to Jumpstart Your Money and Finances During Lunar New Year
How to leverage Lunar New Year traditions to create prosperity, wealth, success, and happiness during the New Year
Feb 11, 20243 min read
10 Tips on How to Balance School and Work Full-Time
Juggling school and work can be stressful, but manageable with the right tips and processes
Feb 10, 20242 min read
How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Financial Scams
Protecting yourself from falling victim to scams is crucial for safeguarding your hard-earned money.
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Should You Prep for Taxes Early? Our Top 5 Reasons
Many taxpayers wait until the last minute to file their federal income tax returns; but there are many reasons to prep for your taxes early.
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Inflation at the Grocery Store: Are Food Prices Rising?
Food prices rose 2.7% between December 2022 and December 2023, according to the most recent consumer price index (CPI) report
Jan 15, 20243 min read
What is 'Loud Budgeting' and Why is it Going Viral with Gen Z?
Step aside, quiet luxury--there's a new money trend hitting the ground
Jan 15, 20242 min read
How Americans are Reshaping their Finances in the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight and we usher in a new year, improving finances often top the list for many Americans' resolutions.
Jan 13, 20243 min read
5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Money
New year, new you: Are you improving your finances in the upcoming year?
Jan 4, 20243 min read
Don't Bank on Large Inheritances
Many Americans assume that inheritances will solve their money problems--but don't count on it
Dec 30, 20232 min read
3 Reasons to Consider Consolidating Your Debt
If you find yourself juggling various loans and credit card balances, debt consolidation could be the game-changer Managing multiple...
Dec 29, 20232 min read
What to Know About the New FAFSA Application
The U.S. Department of Education is expected to release FAFSA by December 31. Here are the big changes to financial aid applications
Dec 27, 20233 min read
How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
If you find yourself drowning in credit card debt, fret not--here's how to regain your finances
Dec 27, 20233 min read
Budgeting for Heartbreak: Navigating Your Finances After a Breakup
We're more likely to spend after a break-up. Should we budget for it?
Dec 24, 20233 min read
Beware of Companies Selling 'Credit Repair' Services
Some credit repair companies seem too good to be true in fixing credit score issues--and that's because they are
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Dear Metro: My Fiancé Believes a Prenup will Doom our Marriage!
How do I convince the love of my life that a prenup protects us both, and isn't an omen that we'll end up divorced before we say "I do"?
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Dear Metro: My Girlfriend Always Says "Next Month" to Getting Her Finances Together
How do I get my girlfriend to stop procrastinating and to start taking our shared finances seriously?
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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