Buying a vehicle is a big investment, so turning to a loan to pay for your car is pretty common. But while financing your car purchase with an auto loan does break up your total vehicle cost into manageable monthly payments, it also means that you end up paying more in interest and fees than …
Geography matters. Where you live can have an impact on your income, expenses, and overall household budget. By extension, this can affect how much you have to put toward your student loans every month—and how quickly you’re able to pay them off. Many Americans move around a lot, with the average person changing homes more …
Taxes can be a nuisance—and many people would prefer to pay as little tax as possible. While it’s not likely you can entirely avoid paying taxes, there are ways to use the tax code to your advantage, and a number of simple steps you can take that may lower your tax liability. Because the tax …
Any time you make money from your investments you need to consider the impact taxes might have on your earnings. Fortunately, there are a range of tax-efficient investment strategies that can help minimize the bite taxes take out of your gains. What is tax-efficient investing, and how does it work? By understanding the tax implications …
It’s finally happened: You got the degree, a fancy new job (or a few prospects to choose from), a lease or mortgage, and maybe a dog or cat. Life is great, right? Well, maybe not quite. Now that your college days are over, so too are the comforting routines of class courses, odd (but fun) …
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You know which three little words no one wants to hear? Credit card debt. It can go from zero to thousands with one quick swipe or build at a slow creep—a nice dinner here, a trip to the mall there, a gas fill-up to get you through until payday—and before you know it you could …
The thrill of opening college acceptance letters and sitting down to decide where to spend the next four years is undeniably special. After making such an exciting decision, making logistical ones may not seem as appealing, especially when it comes time to choose a student loan to help pay for college. The expense of attending …
Most parents want their children to get the best higher education possible, but that dream comes with a high price tag. The growing costs of college mean parents who intend to help foot the bills need to plan, and as early as possible. One way to save for college tuition is through a 529 college …
If you’re considering furthering your education by earning a master’s degree in business administration, you may be interested in MBA programs that are all or partially online. Online MBA programs give students the flexibility to work on assignments and view lectures on your time. If you’re working full-time right now, this could be a great …
Just like visiting the dentist or having your car towed, the debt cycle can add unwanted stress to your life. Taking on some debt can be beneficial, allowing you to invest in your future by getting a college education or buying a home. But every debt you borrow will eventually need to be repaid. In …