A lot of people dream about quitting their day job to pursue a different opportunity. Whether you want to become a stay-at-home parent or start your own business, you need to be prepared for what happens when your paycheck stops….
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When it comes to financial matters, you canât believe everything you hear. Learn the truth behind 10 common money myths with Lexington Law.
Taxes on investment income can be confusing, especially since there are several ways investment income is taxed. An investor may be familiar with capital gains taxesâthe taxes imposed when one sells an asset that has grownâbut less clear on the implications of dividends, interest, and other ways in which investments have tax implications. Certain types […]
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If thereâs one personal finance tenet youâll see almost universal agreement on, itâs that you should pay off your high interest debts first and keep them paid off. Accumulating high interest debt is devastating to your finances because of the sheer amount of money that it drains from your checking account with nothing in return. […]
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As anyone who has ever watched their bank account balance decline after paying bills knows, owing money is no fun. But debt often serves an important function in peopleâs lives, putting things that can cost tens of thousands of dollars or moreâa college degree, a starter homeâwithin reach. Such cases arenât quite the same as […]
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Setting financial goals is an important step toward becoming financially secure. If there is something you hope to achieve in the not-too distant future, say buy a car or make a downpayment on a home, it may not be enough to simply hope you get there. Making a plan can significantly increase the likelihood of […]
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Saying yes isnât all itâs cracked up to be. Start saying no to more things and you could save thousands of dollars every year. Hereâs where to say no first.
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Whatâs your next big purchase â your next splurge? Here are five tips for making sure your wallet is prepared for it.
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Whether you got a nice bonus at work, an unexpected inheritance, or sold something of value, coming into some extra cash can be an awesome thing. However, it also means you have a decision to make–what to do with that money? Before you start spending it, you might want to take a moment to come […]
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March Mint Audit: Samantha, mom of two, struggling to pay off $41,000 in credit card debt Samantha contacted me recently to ask how she and her husband could squash their $41,000 in credit card debt once and for all. She…
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