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Most Americans Still Don't Check Their Credit Report (But They Should)

by Jonathan Dyer
It's now been nearly six months since the massive Equifax hack that affected an estimated 143 million people and exposed their credit data. As a result of this breach, experts warned consumers against the increased potential for identity fraud and the ability for hackers to open unauthorized credit accounts in their name. Some even advised that customers freeze their credit reports in order to help prevent such acts. However, despite that...
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Money at 30: Why Millennials Should Stop Shunning Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
I understand firsthand that, as a 20-something, credit cards can seem like a really bad idea. And, to be sure, racking up credit card debt can be both expensive and detrimental to your credit scores. That said, forgoing credit cards entirely is a mistake that Millennials like myself should work to avoid.
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Everything You Need to Know About Upgrading Your Home to Sell

by Jonathan Dyer 3
The process of selling your home can often include just as many if not more considerations than buying. Among those decisions is determining what you can do to ensure you get the best price for your property.
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Amazon Credit Cards Add Rewards for Whole Foods Purchases

by Jonathan Dyer
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa customers will receive 5% on their Whole Food purchases. Additionally those with the Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card who aren't Prime members will get 3% back. This is equal to the cash back levels these cards currently offer on regular Amazon purchases.
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Money at 30: Investing in Yourself vs. Wasting Money

by Kyle Burbank
I'm actually a big proppant in the idea of investing in yourself and making efforts to better your life. Unfortunately it can also be easy to let yourself splurge on unnecessary expenses under the guise of such betterment. Let's learn to spot the differences.
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Consumer Borrowing is Up, But Now's the Time to Pay Your Debt Down

by Jonathan Dyer
Rising consumer borrowing rates are a positive sign for our economy but ballooning interest rates could lead to a rude awakening for some borrowers. With that in mind, now is the time to start eliminating your revolving debt and save on interest by paying off your balances each month.
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — January 2018

by Jonathan Dyer
The start of a new year often means thinking about the near future but several articles this month looked a bit further to focus on retirement. Additionally, as winter rolls on, wanderlust seems to be setting in with travel also proving to be a popular topic.
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Money at 30: How Social Media Can Influence Your Finances

by Kyle Burbank
Social media wields a lot of power in today's society. As a result it's no surprise that it can also have an impact on our wallets. Whether this means traps like wasting time and being tempted to spend or positive developments such as the ability to promote your business in a cost-effective manner, it's time we realize the effect social platforms can have on our finances and so we can...