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What to know about FICO’s new credit scoring system – Lexington Law

FICO is set to roll out a new credit scoring system at some point during the summer. Here’s what you need to know.

How Are Employee Stock Options and RSUs Different?

Two of the most common employee stock plans, employee stock options (ESOs) and restricted stock units (RSUs), both give you the chance to eventually become a shareholder in your company. While these benefits may sound very similar, there are significant differences between them. An employee stock option is the promise that at a future date, […]

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How Do Employee Stock Options Work?

Perhaps you’ve been offered a job package with a combination of salary, benefits, and employee stock options. In order to make an informed decision, it helps to know how employee stock options (ESOs) work. Knowing the basics can be especially important if you’re considering taking a lower salary offer in exchange for ESOs. Or maybe […]

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The Cost of Living Keeps Rising — How to Make Your Money Go Further

It’s insane that the cost of living has doubled in 30 years. How are we supposed to live? Here are seven tips for making your money go further.

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Renovation vs. Remodel: What’s the Difference?

If you’re a homeowner considering a range of home improvements, you may not know if what you’re planning is a renovation or a remodel. Does it matter? Yes, because there are key differences. A renovation is an update of an existing room or structure, while a remodel affects the design and purpose of an area. […]

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Creating a Debt Reduction Plan

When you’re worried about money and feel your options are limited, debt can feel like a pair of handcuffs. And if it feels like you can’t do what you want to do—which is to pay it all off and get yourself free—there’s the temptation to do nothing. But there are some things that can be […]

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Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What?

A fraudulent loan can have dire consequences for your personal finances. Here’s how you can fix the problem, stat.

What is Debt Consolidation and How Does it Work?

If you’re repaying a variety of different debts to different lenders, keeping track of them and making payments on-time each month can be a hassle. It isn’t just tough to keep track of these various debts, it’s also difficult to know which debts to prioritize in order to fast track your debt repayment. After all, […]

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