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Americans Spent a Record Amount on Black Friday, So Why Are Consumers Uneasy?
Black Friday 2025 broke every record. Americans spent $11.8 billion online in a single day, more than any other Black...
7-min read 9 Expert Tips New Mortgage Borrowers Must Know Before Applying
Buying a home for the first time isn’t easy. I know; I’ve actually been a first-time homebuyer … twice. That’s...
11-min read How Hard Is It to Get a Mortgage in December 2025?
Many buyers are asking the same thing right now: Why does getting a mortgage feel so hard? Honestly, it’s not...
10-min read Cost to Finish a Basement: What to Realistically Expect in 2026
My family and I recently finished our basement, transforming a concrete storage pit into a bathroom, office, home gym, bedroom,...
10-min read 2025 Student Loan Debt Statistics: Average Balances, Borrower Trends, and More
How much is the average student loan debt in America? As of 2025, the average federal student loan balance is...
4-min read What Is Crypto Lending, and How Do Crypto-Backed Loans Work?
Crypto lending is a way to turn your cryptocurrency into cash without selling your investment. It’s a newer and niche...
7-min read Should Parents Pay for College? 8 Reasons For and Against It (and 5 Reasons to Share Costs)
Should students be responsible for paying for their education, or should parents pay for college? I was able to pay...
10-min read 11 Pros and Cons of Parent PLUS Loans (and Alternative Student Loans to Consider Instead)
Seeing your child graduate from high school and move on to the next big stage of their life is exciting,...
9-min read How to Save Enough Money to Finally Buy a Home: Down Payment and Beyond
When it comes to buying a home, saving for the down payment gets the most attention. It’s a massive part...
11-min read Dave App Review 2025: Is This Banking and Paycheck Advance App Worth It?
What is the Dave App? Dave, a popular fintech app with more than 12 million members, aims to make everyday...
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