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9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
savings The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
By Sandra Block
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Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
savings The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.
By Rocky Mengle
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Interest Rates at Zero
credit & debt Bankrate.com's Greg McBride joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the repercussions of a prolonged period of low interest rates. The pair also recommends mutual funds that hold up during down markets.
By Sandra Block
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Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans
college Here's the story of one lawyer who did it herself. This strategy is not right for everyone, and there is a very high standard that must be met. But for some people, it is one possible way out of from under crushing student debt.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Spending Your Stimulus Check? Pay Yourself First
Making Your Money Last Stimulus checks are hitting bank accounts, and many people already have plans for their money. But before you start spending, first take a closer look at your savings.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
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Good Debt, Bad Debt: Knowing the Difference
credit & debt It’s often smart to borrow to boost your income and your assets.
By Kaitlin Pitsker
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A Penalty-Free Route To Tap an IRA
retirement The SEPP strategy lets IRA owners avoid the early-withdrawal penalty by taking equal payments for at least five years or until the owner turns 59½.
By Mark Stein
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Intrafamily Loans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
loans Before you lend a family member money, make sure you understand how these loans work. There's a minimum interest rate that must be charged, for example. And examine some pitfalls that can make these loans perilous.
By David E. Redding, CTFA, AEP
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How to Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Debt
credit & debt Yes, you can pay off your debt and start building wealth. It all starts with determining which debts are "bad" and which ones are "good."
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
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