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Better Finances for a Better You
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Did you know?
Members of Generation X have the highest average credit card debt at $7,155, followed by baby boomers and millennials, according to credit bureau Experian’s latest consumer findings.
Average Credit Card Debt By Age →Word of the week
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
The actual interest rate an account pays per year with compounding included.
APY vs. interest rate: What’s the difference and how does it impact your savings →Budgeting
Budgeting Tips For 2025 from the Frugal Friends
Jen and Jill share essential tips on how to budget for the year ahead →Infographic of the week
The Cost of Raising a Child, by U.S. State
Although costs vary from family to family, two working parents spend an average of around $23,000 per year raising one child in the United States. This graphic illustrates the cost of raising a child by state, based on data compiled by SmartAsset as of February 2024.
How does your home State compare? →Saving
5 Best Savings Tips From Money Experts To Kick Off 2025 Right by Chris Adam
If you’ve decided to make 2025 the year of savings, there are a few steps to take first whether you are looking to improve your finances, save for a big purchase or plan for retirement →Investing
Riding the Stock Market's Long Rollercoaster
1) Dealing with Stock Market Volatility 2) How Do We Know the Stock Market Will (Eventually) Go Up? 3) Should I Try to Time the Market?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on your investing skills learn more at nasdaq.com →Serious stuff
Prepare for the New Year With This 10-Step Year-End Financial Checklist By Karen Axelton
There are several steps you can take to prepare for financial success in the coming year, including checking your credit, reviewing your budget, assessing your savings and debt progress and more →Fun stuff
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