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Buying your first home with a minimal down payment sounds, at least on the surface, like a great plan. After all, adulting costs money and you’ll need funds to buy furniture, appliances and other household items. Before you go looking for a mortgage lender willing to let you buy your next home without a significant […]
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Hey 2020, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. There are plenty of reasons this year in particular — a lost job, illness or sheer boredom — could have left you racking up expenses. Let the promise of a new year come with a renewed resolve to rid yourself of pricy credit
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One of the most defining moments of your life can be realizing you have reached a state of having “FU Money.” It’s money that leaves you feeling comfortable, with less worry about the state of the economy, and gives you an “out” if something were to happen to your income. Unfortunately, traditional jobs are something
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Speak to an aviation buff about flying and you might hear words that make you scratch your head. Some terms are used very differently from the ways many are used to. But even though their specialized aviation lingo doesn’t echo the vernacular, these airplane aficionados are likely using the correct words. If you want to…
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We’re almost there, folks. Only three more years until the end of 2020. At least it feels that way. The pandemic upended many areas of the economy, forcing millions of people out of work and into a scramble to fill the income void. We’re looking back at the side hustles that helped many of us
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Having trouble coming up with a down payment on your home? Down payment assistance programs could be available to help you out. The post Down Payment Assistance: How to Get Help Buying a House appeared first on The Simple Dollar. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate
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If you have elite status with either Marriott or United, a partnership between their loyalty programs can give you reciprocal elite status in the other program, plus bonus miles when you transfer Marriott points to United miles. Here’s what you need to know to maximize the RewardsPlus partnership. Marriott elites become United elites and vice…
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Dear Reader, Every week I seek out your tricky money questions — and boy oh boy, did you deliver in 2020. The year brought lots of questions about stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, hardship agreements and pretty much everything COVID-19-related. But just as in 2019, family money spats, retirement worries and catching up when you’re behind
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The good news? Renters insurance is fairly cheap. In California, the average annual cost for a renters policy is only $182. We’ve taken a hard look at the companies offering renters insurance in Los Angeles and, using our evidence-based SimpleScore methodology, have selected the best renters insurance companies in Los Angeles. The best renters insurance
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*UPDATED AS OF DECEMBER 23, 2020 If you’re struggling to make ends meet due to the impacts of Coronavirus, a second stimulus could be coming. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 – a $900B relief package to deliver the second round of economic stimulus for individuals, families, and businesses was passed
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In January, the gym overflows with resolutioners. Soon enough, they’re gone. Everyone wants the results, but they don’t always choose the best method, leading to failure (and a pricey unused gym membership). These New Year’s resolutions can save you money — and may even help you reach other goals. 17 New Year’s Resolutions That Will
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If you fly Spirit Airlines frequently — which you might do if you enjoy the no-frills, low-cost carrier and live near one of the cities it services — then consider the Spirit Airlines World Mastercard® credit card. While the value of miles is relatively low compared to other airline cards, it does come with some additional flexibility…
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2020 was a real anomaly, and we definitely felt it in our financial lives. Many people lost work and had to learn to function with less. Some found themselves with a surplus of cash from stimulus checks and reduced spending due to shutdowns. Others used online shopping as a coping mechanism and watched their debt
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Looking for the newest and best investment apps? We’re here to help you find the perfect app to improve your finances. Remember when you had to call up your broker or financial advisor to buy a stock or scan the newspaper for the latest quotes? No? Me either. But I heard it was rough. With today’s best
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2020 has been a hard year for many, and there are certainly many reasons to not feel the Christmas spirit — it may have born a few extra Grinchs this year. If the Grinch really did steal your Christmas, would your home insurance cover replacing all those gifts and decor? Probably! Furry green burglars are abundant
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2020 has been a year like no other. Whether you’ve experienced a job loss or a loss of financial stability, there’s one thing to always remember: you do have the ability to restore your financial footing. Here are 3 steps on how to bounce back. 1. Create a Plan It’s self-assessment time! In order to
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Many credit cards offer introductory 0% APR periods that allow you a head start on repaying purchases without worrying about ballooning interest from day one. Could you use this grace period to catch up on your repayments? Here are the best credit cards with 0% APR interest. 10 Best 0% APR No-Interest Credit Cards –
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Advertisements about “settling your tax debt for pennies on the dollar” typically refer to the process of applying for an IRS offer in compromise, which is an IRS program designed to help people pay at least some of their tax debt. But statistically, the odds of getting an IRS offer in compromise are pretty low….
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Many Americans will say goodbye to 2020 with an extra $600 in their pockets, after Congress rushed to approve a relief package Monday night. The $900 billion relief bill includes $600 stimulus checks for most adults who aren’t claimed as dependents, plus $600 for children 16 and younger. The bill will also provide a $300
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Whether you are an avid real estate investor or an average buyer or seller, real estate apps can become quite useful in your endeavors. Thanks to technology, finding great deals and investments takes less time, and managing your money is more efficient. Yet like anything in today’s digital world, there are tons of apps for
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