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The Impact of Major Life Events on Your Credit and Financial Future

As we go through our lives, there are many major milestones that have huge personal significance. Events like marriage (or divorce), going to college, starting a business, or

All in a Wave: The Meanings of 8 NASCAR Flags [Infographic]

All in a Wave: The Meanings of 8 NASCAR Flags [Infographic]

In a sport where technology allows for speeds approaching 200 mph, critical race information is still conveyed in a low-tech manner: with flags. Here’s what eight flags waved by

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7 Secrets to Surviving in the Gig Economy

Working in the so-called gig economy (the labor market made up of part-time, short-term, and freelance jobs, often in combination) is not for everyone. Some people,

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The Best Job You’ll Ever Have: How to Make Money from a Hobby

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and you take a break from your favorite hobby to see what time it is. Much to your surprise, several hours have passed. Yet it seems like only minutes.

New vs. Used: How to Decide on the Right Car and Save

Nothing smells quite like the inside of a brand-new car. But that new-car smell, as intoxicating as it may be, could cost you thousands of dollars more than a similarly featured

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Tips for Building Credit as a College Student

College students are busy, and building credit might not be top of mind. But this is the perfect time to start that credit journey.

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