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Bask Bank Review | Earn Miles Instead of Interest With Savings

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If you’re looking to mix things up in your financial world, consider Bask Bank! Earn miles instead of interest with their savings account.

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The Top Tax Tips for New Families (With a New Child)

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After having a baby, you might be wondering if there are any tax tips to help you. There are! Read these and see if any apply to you!

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The Ultimate Pet Insurance Guide: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

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Learn about how pet insurance works and what it usually covers. Also discover some pet health insurance companies you can consider!

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Simplifi Review | A New Personal Finance App From Quicken

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If you’re looking for an app to help you track your money, consider Simplifi from Quicken. Here are the best features of this app and more!

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Best Tax Software for Estates and Trusts | Form 1041

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If you need to file Form 1041, you might be looking for some help from tax software. Here’s some software to consider for that purpose!

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LoanBuddy Review: DIY Help for Your Student Loans

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Are you having trouble navigating repayment options for your student loans? If so, take a look at LoanBuddy. It just might help you!

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The Standard Deduction or Itemizing Your Tax Return | Which Is Best?

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Do you want to reduce the amount of taxes you pay? Then you might want to pick the standard deduction or itemize. Learn your options!

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The Ultimate Guide to Umbrella Insurance (Do You Need It?)

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Learn about umbrella insurance and when it might be useful! Here are the answers to questions you might have about umbrella insurance.

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Tax Debt: What To Do If You Owe Back Taxes To The IRS

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Do you owe taxes to the government? Back taxes? Are you having trouble paying? Don’t worry. Here’s what you should do if you owe back taxes.

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Gerber Life Insurance: Should You Consider This for Your Child?

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Do you have a child? If so, you might want to consider buying them life insurance. Take a look at this and decide what is right for you!

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The Ultimate Guide to Disability Insurance: What You Need in a Policy

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Do you know what disability insurance is? Would you like to be guided through important aspects of disability insurance? Take a look here!

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The Essential Estate Planning Documents: What You Need and Why

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You may know that you need a will. But what other documents will be helpful for your estate planning needs? Take a look at this list!

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How Does Compound Interest Work? (Investments, Savings, and More!)

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Are you curious about compound interest? Learn how it works in relation to investments. Also learn about compounding and inflation!

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What Is a CP05 Letter from the IRS and What Should I Do?

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Are you wondering about the CP05 letter that showed up on your desk from the IRS? Don’t worry yet! Here are the answers you’ll probably need!

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SpareRoom Review: Find Roommates, Make Money

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Do you have a spare bedroom you can share to earn some extra money? Learn how SpareRoom can help you with that. Read the review right here!

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How to Refinance Your Student Loans If You Didn’t Graduate College

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Did you drop out of college with student loans? You might be looking to refinance those student loans. Here are some concepts to know!

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Alternative Ways You Can Earn Interest on Your Savings

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Are you looking for a new way to earn some great interest on your savings? Earn interest with one of these newcomers. Which is right for you?

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Dave App Review: A Low-Cost Banking Membership App

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Are you looking for a fee-free checking account? Would you like to have automatic budgeting as a feature? Learn about the Dave app here!

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Vaulted Review: Buy Gold on Your Smartphone with This App

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Do you want to invest in gold, and perhaps even have it shipped it your house? If so, take a look at this Vaulted review — is Vaulted for you?

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The Most Common Tax Deductions

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If you’re looking for some ways to save money on your tax bill, take a look at these tax deductions for young people. Which ones apply to you?

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Nav.it Review: A Financial Planning App Focused On Women

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If you’re a woman and need some help in the area of financial planning, take a look at this Nav.it review — is the app right for you?

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What Is Federal Work-Study and How Much Does It Pay for College?

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Learn about the work-study program of the Federal government. Find out who is eligible and how much it pays! Is it the right program for you?

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