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What Is Financial Planning? How It Works and What to Expect
Most of us have big money questions. How do I save enough? When can I retire? Am I even doing...
10-min read 6 Ways to Get Out of Your Timeshare Without Hurting Your Finances
Timeshare salespeople can be experts in psychological manipulation. It’s sometimes a wonder how anyone makes it out of a timeshare...
7-min read ISL Education Lending Review: Nonprofit Loans With Limited Benefits
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation, better known as ISL Lending, is an Iowa-based nonprofit that helps students plan for and...
5-min read Why Are Groceries So Expensive? 2025 Trends and Predictions
Nope, it’s not just you. Groceries really are more expensive in 2025. From $8 egg cartons to sticker shock in...
8-min read Why Are Gas Prices Rising? 2025 Trends and Predictions
The national average gas price sits at $3.17 as of April 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics—up from...
9-min read RenoFi Review 2025: Helping New Homeowners Renovate on a Tight Equity Budget
RenoFi serves as a lending matchmaker for homeowners who need funds for a renovation but don’t have much equity. The...
8-min read INvestEd Student Loans and Refi: A Solid Option for Indiana Students
INvestEd student loans and refinance student loans offer competitive interest rates, but they come with a major drawback—extremely limited eligibility....
10-min read Will Social Security Run Out? Our Analysis for 2025 and Beyond
News outlets tend to publish sensational headlines warning that Social Security will be depleted in the near future. But will...
10-min read Best Credit Union Student Loans for Service and Features
When I started comparing student loans, I was surprised by how often credit unions came out ahead. Lower rates, friendlier...
10-min read 2025 Auto Loan Delinquencies and Defaults Surge: How Borrowers Can Protect Themselves
After dropping to historic lows during the first few years of COVID-19, auto loan delinquencies have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels,...
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