Financial News That Looks Bad But Is Actually Good
By: Howard Dvorkin
Financial news often makes it seem like Americans make irresponsible financial decisions, but for the most part people are maing the right money choices.
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Back-To-School Shopping List: What NOT To Put On It
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Want to save money on your back-to-school shopping list? Look for cuts. Decide what you don’t really need this year, then don’t buy it.
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Back-To-School Shopping Advice For Parents: Ignore Your Kids
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What Young People Don’t Know About Money Is Hurting Them
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Amazon Prime Day: Do It Wrong, And It’ll Cost You
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Debt.com’s Latest Scholarship Winner Has A Healthy Approach to Saving For College
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There may not be a recession 2018. But my point is not to predict when the next recession hits, more to warn readers of what will cause it to happen, and how to avoid it.
You’ll Never Guess How Many Americans Know Budgeting Is Important
By: Howard Dvorkin
Results from one of our recent polls shows most Americans think a budget is important, and even better, most use a budget.