Cost of Living
Using Student Loans for Housing and Living Expenses
Federal student loans can be used to cover tuition and room and board, but may also be used to cover other necessary living expenses such as books or supplies for class, transportation, or the purchase of a personal computer. Read on for additional information on what expenses are covered by federal student loans. Can I […]
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How to Save for Retirement with the Right Retirement Planning Budget
Golden years require some gold. Are you saving for retirement? You should be, even if your golden years are more than half your lifetime away. The sooner you begin, the less you’ll need to save each month. Too many people…
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7 Effects of Inflation & How to Protect Yourself From the Consequences
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
If you want your retirement savings to last longer, consider moving to one of these states that impose the lowest taxes on retirees.
Competitive Pay: What It Means and How To Get It
For anyone who’s spent time searching for a job, you may have come across the same hiring buzzwords over and over again. A phrase commonly used in job descriptions to attract top talent is âcompetitive pay.â While these two words…
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The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
If a move from one state to another is in your future, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for middle-class families.
What Defines the Middle Class?
From politics and census stats to memes and activist resources, youâve probably heard the term âmiddle classâ before. But what exactly does middle class really mean? It depends on context. It turns out, categorizing the middle class isnât so straightforward….
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Money Audit: Can I Retire Early?
Mint devotees James, 51, and wife, Carol, 43, hope to mark 2018 as the year they achieve what many only dream of accomplishing: retiring early from the daily grind. Heâs a technical manager and sheâs a self-employed real estate agent…
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Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
We rated every state, plus Washington, D.C. on how retirees are taxed. We considered taxes on Social Security and other retirement income, tax exemptions for older residents, and the state’s overall income, property and sales taxes.