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14 min read
26 Mar, 2023 Updated: 27 Mar, 2023
Federal Reserve’s Latest Move: How It May Affect Your Finances
As anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point on Wednesday March 22nd.  With the announcement, the Fed has now raised the federal funds rate nine times since March ...
Lendstart Lendstart
11 min read
23 Mar, 2023 Updated: 26 Mar, 2023
Time is Money: How Long is a Check Good For?
Checks generally have an expiration date to encourage recipients to cash the checks, and it helps individuals and businesses manage their accounts receivable and payables. While check use has dropped ...
Lendstart Lendstart
10 min read
23 Mar, 2023 Updated: 28 Mar, 2023
Understanding the Benefits of Saving Money: Why it’s Important to Start Saving Now
One of the most important things you can do today to help you reach financial freedom is to start saving your money. Saving money at any age, especially starting to save at a younger age, will provide ...
Sara DeSantis Sara DeSantis
14 min read
20 Mar, 2023 Updated: 23 Mar, 2023
Understanding Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
If you want to save money and still earn interest, a Certificate of Deposit (CD) account is a great option for you. With CD accounts, you can choose from different terms and rates to best meet your fi ...
Garret Geitner Garret Geitner
9 min read
19 Mar, 2023 Updated: 20 Mar, 2023
How to Get Legitimate Cash Fast
If you're wondering how to get fast cash legitimately and easily, you're in luck. Nowadays, there are many ways to make some extra money online or in person, especially with the rise of the gig econom ...
Angela Mae Watson Angela Mae Watson
10 min read
14 Mar, 2023 Updated: 20 Mar, 2023
10 Cheapest States To Live In
Saving money is more important today than ever. Rising inflation, increasing energy bills and rates, and the sharp rise in grocery prices mean everyone is feeling the pinch. Expenses are skyrocketing, ...
Lauren Le-Hair Lauren Le-Hair
13 min read
12 Mar, 2023 Updated: 20 Mar, 2023
Clever Ways to Save Money: Simple Strategies to Boost Your Savings
Saving money is an integral part of financial planning, yet many people struggle to save. Whether it’s due to a lack of income or overspending, finding ways to save money can be challenging. That’ ...
Matthew Levy Matthew Levy
11 min read
09 Mar, 2023 Updated: 12 Mar, 2023
How Women Can Empower their Financial Future
Financial security and freedom are universal desires. However, women still face obstacles to achieving them due to factors such as the gender wage gap and leaving the workforce earlier than men. Limit ...
Angela Mae Watson Angela Mae Watson
14 min read
20 Feb, 2023 Updated: 27 Feb, 2023
5 Steps for Overcoming Credit Card Debt
When used responsibly and paid off in full each month, credit cards can provide a convenient and flexible way to make purchases, build credit history, and earn rewards on purchases. However, if not ma ...
Steven Walters Steven Walters