Values-based planning is a philosophy that's spreading like wildfire in the financial sector. Is this a passing trend or did they finally crack the code to attaining true wealth?
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Let your personal values guide your investment strategy (Video)
Topics: Personal finance Nearing Retirement Wallet Warrior Saving & Budgeting
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5 steps to take after a financial disaster
As we saw in 2021, many Americans struggled with the aftershock of a financial disaster due to COVID-19. Whether it’s due to a layoff, a smaller workload, medical expenses or a change in family circumstances, a financial fallout is devastating for people in every sector of the economy.
Topics: Personal finance
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4 questions to ask before buying a backup generator
After 2 million households lost power to Hurricane Zeta in 2020, you don't have to be a doomsday prepper to recognize the practical advantages of owning a home generator during hurricane season.
Topics: Disaster preparation Home Ownership
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Why losing your job may actually be a blessing in disguise (even when it doesn't feel that way)
Losing a job is never easy. However, it could end up being a good thing in the long run.
Topics: Lifestyle Personal finance Financial mindset
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2 clever ways to break free from credit card debt
Drowning in credit card debt? Here's your lifejacket
Topics: Personal finance Financial mindset Debt Saving & Budgeting
6 min read
Men vs. Women — How each gender spends their money
How do men and women stack up against each other in the money management arena? We pulled together dozens of studies to see where the differences lie.
Topics: Indifferent-to-money
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Here are the best cars for Gen Z buyers
When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, studies show that Generation Z is full of pragmatic buyers who put a heavy focus on price, lifestyle and connection when choosing the ride that's right for them.
Here are some of the top vehicles for buyers between the ages of 16 and 25.
Topics: Lifestyle Car Personal finance Parenting Podcasts Auto Media borrowing
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The secret to making more money: Get a new job
If you find that you’re struggling financially in spite of your hard work, research shows that the greatest way to get a raise is to look for a job elsewhere.
Topics: Lifestyle Personal finance Business finance Penny Prioritizer
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Scammers are turning hopeless romantics into illegal money mules
18,000 people in the U.S. are putting the “broke” in “heartbroken” as online scammers continue to prey on hopeless romantics, to the point of unwittingly aiding in a crime.