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Category: Money & Personal Finance

Money & Personal Finance

Parent PLUS loans can be a dangerous way to pay for college

Parents are increasingly turning to expensive Parent PLUS loans to bridge the gap between the cost of their children attending college and the amount of…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2018July 11, 2026
How to act generously on a budget
Money & Personal Finance

How to act generously on a budget

Acts of generosity towards friends and family can be draining on the wallet, but there are a few strategies to help mitigate those costs, according to…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2018July 12, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Stock rewards as a loyalty program

A new kind of loyalty program gives customers $1 worth of stock in a company every time they spend $100. That is thanks to a new company, Bumped. The…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

The best values in June

June is a great time to buy movie tickets, produce and gym memberships, according to Deal News. Many movie theatres will offer special summer movie prices…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Opening a custodial investment account for children

Parents can open brokerage accounts for their children and get tax breaks, according to The Motley Fool. Custodial accounts are so named because they are…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Home renovations that offer the best resale value

Homeowners can use renovations to improve their quality of living, but not all improvements will provide the same return on investment at sale, according…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

The benefits of using a fiduciary financial advisor

Last year a new law was written that, for the first time, required anyone advising 401k and IRA participants to act as a fiduciary with the obligation to…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Credit cards declined more frequently in 2017

Twelve percent or 26 million people had either a credit or debit card declined last year in the U.S., according to USA Today. Insufficient funds accounted…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Can credit card companies lower your limit?

Credit card companies routinely offer limit increases to entice more spending among good customers but they are just as likely to decrease the limit when…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Searching for the best car loan rate

Average interest rates on new car loans rose to 5.2 percent in February, and many consumers are not taking advantage of several ways to lower their rates…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2018July 11, 2026

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