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Bankruptcy Overview: What Is It and How Does It Work?

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Are you wondering how bankruptcy works? Learn about bankruptcy and decide if it can really help you in your financial situation.

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Here Are the Best Tools to Improve Your Credit Score

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Do you need to repair your credit score? Take a look at some of the best tools you can use to improve your credit score, right here!

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The Difference Between a Savings and Money Market Account

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What is a savings account? What is a money market account? How are they different? Discover the difference in this article!

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Credit Karma Tax Software Review 2020 – It Finally Delivers!

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Credit Karma Tax is one of the few free tax software options for filers. In 2020, it’s seen a ton of improvements and we think users approve.

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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Tax Refund Advance Loans

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What are tax refund advance loans? What are some of the pros and cons? Read this article and then decide if they are right for you!

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Student Loan Grace Period: What To Do When It Expires?

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Compare the options of what borrowers should do when their student loan grace period expires — from repayment plans to deferment options.

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OLT.com Online Taxes Software Review 2020 – Some Improvements, Still Low Price

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Online Taxes (or OLT.com) is a barebones tax preparation software that has significantly improved. Should you use it this year?

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15 Ways To Save An Extra $500 Per Month

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Our list of 15 different tactics that you can use to save an extra $500 or more each month and boost your savings.

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Comparing Prices Of TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct 2020

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Comparing the prices of TurboTax Free, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, with H&R Block Free, Deluxe and Premier, and TaxAct Free, Basic, and Plus.

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Traditional Brick-and-Mortar Banking vs. Online Banking: What’s Best?

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Should you do online banking? Should you bank locally at a brick-and-mortar location? Explore your options and discover what’s best for you!

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How To Live Comfortably On Just $20,000 Per Year

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Do you want to reach financial freedom faster? Learn how you can live on $20,00 per year and reach your goals faster.

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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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H&R Block 2020 Online Review – The Best Option For Free Filing

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H&R Block Online has lowered their prices, and they have the best option for people who are able to file their taxes for free.

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What Is After-Hours Trading and How Can I Start?

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If you’re wondering about after-hours trading and would like to get started, take a look here. You’ll learn about some of the risks and more!

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Visor Tax Prep Review 2020: Like Uber, but for Accountants

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In this Visor tax prep app review, you’ll learn about what’s offered including pricing, and what it is like to navigate the software.

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TaxAct 2020 Review: Improvements, But Is It Worth It?

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Our TaxAct review for 2019-2020 unveils some new improvements, but the prices still are high, and no real value to new users.

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TurboTax 2020 Review – Easiest Tax Software To Use

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TurboTax 2020 is one of the easiest to use tax return software options, but it’s pricing is one of the biggest drawbacks.

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E-File.com Review 2020 – Middle Of The Road Tax Software

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E-File is pretty good tax software with some minor issues, but it’s mid-tier price point makes it difficult to figure out who should use it.

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Best Checking Accounts for Military Members

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Are you a military member? If so, perhaps you want a checking account that’s designed for you. Here are some of the best checking accounts!

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Understanding And Using 529A ABLE Accounts

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For most people living with disabilities, the cost of support & care can be a burden. Learn all about using 529A ABLE accounts in this post

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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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Picnic Tax Review: Transparent Online Tax Prep

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Following this year’s discovery that TurboTax and H&R Block have been hiding their cheap tax filing offerings from taxpayers, many consumers may be in the market this tax season for a more transparent online tax preparation solution. Picnic Tax could be that solution. Unlike traditional tax software, Picnic Tax doesn’t require you to complete your own […]

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