Category: Personal Finance
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Money at 30: Two Years Later
I don't know how this is possible but it's now been two years since I started this weekly column here on Dyer News. In that time a lot has changed for me personally, professionally, and financially... while also staying about the same. I'm still married, we continue to live in our adopted hometown of Springfield, Missouri, and we still continue to learn as much about personal finance as possible. That...
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Money at 30: Beware the 401(k) "Force Out"
One of the benefits of writing about personal finance is that, when I find myself in frustrating financial situations, I at least enjoy the silver lining of getting an article out of it. This is what I had to remind myself of yesterday as I spent a nice chunk of my morning on the phone with Wells Fargo. Why? Well, just as I'm constantly learning about new aspects of personal finance,...
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — July 2018
It’s time again for my favorite feature here on Dyer News: a look at my top 10 personal finance articles of the month. July saw a diverse slate of topics on the docket, from some basic tips for growing your savings and spending less, to more specific advice on investing and preparing for retirement. Additionally money mistakes, financial secrets, and even escrow accounts were also covered by authors this month....
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Money at 30: 3 Homeowner Costs that Add to Your Monthly Bill
It's happening again: suddenly my wife and I are finding ourselves spending time searching Zillow and looking at the pretty homes available in our area. Plus, unlike the last time we played this game, the amount of money we have available for a possible down payment is reaching a respectable (but not yet complete) level. But, at the same time, we're very aware that there are plenty of other monthly expenses...
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10 Lesser Known Benefits of Credit Cards
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Allen Thompson that we think is of interest to Dyer News readers. The average indebted American household owes over $15,000 which means if you’re one of the few who is not saddled with a mortgage, student loans, or credit card debt, consider yourself lucky. For those of you who are in debt, you’ve got your work cut out for you. There are...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores
When it comes to credit in America, there’s some good news. A recent study found that 57% of those surveyed had checked their credit scores in the past year — a significant increase from just a few years prior. But what about the other 43%? And how many of that 57% truly understand what their credit scores mean or how to increase them? Credit is something that many of us...
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