9 strategies regular millennials used to pay off their student loans in 4 years or less
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3 types of people who still aren't covered under student loan forgiveness
If you've refinanced your student loans or use a private loan servicer, you may be ineligible for student loan forgiveness under PSLF.
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How to make a 6-month financial exit plan from a job you hate
Whether you're making a career change, or planning on taking a break from work altogether, you need to create a financial plan in advance.
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A 30-year-old who earned $100,000 in passive income in 4 months by helping other people with money explains how she did it
While eight months pregnant, 30-year-old Jasmine McCall started a company that sells digital products to help her customers raise their credit scores.
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2 years into the pandemic, more than 50% of Americans are credit card 'deadbeats' — and that's a good thing
A recent Insider survey of over 2,000 Americans found that 50% have no credit card debt. Among those with a balance, about 30% carried under $5,000.
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A millennial who paid off over $30,000 of student loans and personal debt shares 3 hacks she used to reach her goal
Vee Weir has paid off more than $32,000 worth of debt since 2016, using the debt avalanche method, budgeting, and doing no-spend weeks.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Draft a backup plan
Welcome to the final week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on sticking to your plan. This week we're drafting a backup plan.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Figure out how to protect the wealth you've built
Welcome to the third week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on sticking to your plan. This week we're talking about how to protect your wealth.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Re-evaluate your financial goals
Welcome to the second week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on sticking to your plan. This week we're revisiting our goals.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Check in on your progress
Welcome to the first week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp, where we learn how to stick to the financial plan we've established.
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2 steps to take right now to build generational wealth for years to come
Financial literacy is the key to creating generational wealth. Build a team to help you maximize your financial strategy based on your budget.
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Master Your Money Virtual Event: How to invest smart and build wealth
In this virtual Master Your Money event, pros will talk practical investing strategies and simple advice for just about anyone.
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The Master Your Money Bootcamp will keep your money working for years to come
It's hard to keep your eye on the prize when life gets in the way. In this Master Your Money Bootcamp, we'll focus on maintaining long-term success.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Reach out to a professional
Welcome to the fourth week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp. This week we're reviewing our progress and considering whether we need more help.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Set up automatic transfers
Welcome to the second week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp. This week we're setting up a system to make saving effortless.
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3 steps a 27-year-old millennial took to build a $250,000 investing portfolio
She saved in employer 401(k) accounts with a match, automated her investments, and kept her housing expenses as low as possible to save more.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Open the financial accounts you need
Welcome to the second week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp. This week we're opening new savings and investment accounts.
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Master Your Money Virtual Event: How to create generational wealth
Sign up for "How to create generational wealth," a free, live expert discussion on building wealth to last a lifetime — and beyond.
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The Master Your Money Bootcamp will help you make a plan to reach your goals
Dreaming is easy. Taking action is hard. In this Master Your Money Bootcamp, we'll push you over the starting line and build a system that works.
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A millennial teacher grew her net worth by $30,000 in 2 years by tackling 3 major goals at the same time
She used a balance transfer credit card to pay off debt, saved in an emergency fund, and took advantage of her employer's retirement account.
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5 things a 28-year-old learned while saving up for an emergency fund in less than a year
Kelsey Steeves, 28, built up her emergency savings fund in less than a year. Here are 5 things she learned while saving up for the unexpected.
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Renting isn't a waste of money, no matter what your parents say
During a virtual event, personal finance professionals Kelly Lannan and Pamela Capalad broke down why renting a home isn't throwing money away.
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How one 23-year-old is on track to purchase her first home in 5 years
Kathryn Doyle, 23, is saving to buy her first home. Here are her tips for other first-time buyers saving for a down payment.
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A survey of 2,000 Americans found they're more likely to talk about politics and relationships with their friends than money
A new Master your Money survey found that Americans are most likely to talk about current events and least likely to bring up finances with friends.
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4 strategies a 28-year-old used to grow her net worth by $92,000 in a year
Connie Conpoint added to her net worth by taking advantage of her employer benefits like HSAs, 401(k), and stock programs.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Calculate how much you need to save to achieve your goals
During the fourth week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on deciding what you want, we're calculating how much to save for each financial goal.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Identify what's standing in the way of your financial goals
During the third week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on deciding what you want, we're identifying what's holding you back from saving more.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Prioritize your financial goals
During the second week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on deciding what you want, we're choosing which financial goals to focus on first.
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3 steps to start tackling huge student loans before you make a single payment
During a Master Your Money virtual event, experts recommended saving, organizing, and getting your options before trying to pay off a large debt.
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Master Your Money Virtual Event: A deep dive into millennial homeownership
Learn how to recognize that it's time to buy and how much house you can actually afford in this free, live virtual event. Sign up here to attend.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Dream about what you want to accomplish
During the first week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on deciding what you want, we're thinking about the future and what we want to accomplish.
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The Master Your Money Bootcamp will help you put a price tag on your dreams — and figure out how to turn them into reality
Master Your Money Bootcamps are month-long challenges broken into one-week exercises. This month: Decide what you want.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Set up a system to keep it simple
During the fourth week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on demystifying your finances, we're setting up a system to keep track of your bills.
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A millennial paid off $23,000 of student loans in half the time she expected thanks to 3 simple moves
A millennial paid off her student loans in five years by negotiating raises, and taking advantage of the interest rate pause.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: Make a list of all your debt balances
During the second week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on demystifying your finances, we're focused on managing debt balances.
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How a laid-off millennial turned her $20,000 severance check into a thriving freelance career
Mandy Shunnarah of Columbus, Ohio, lost her job in 2020. A $20,000 severance check gave her a head start on her dream freelance writing career.
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Master Your Money Bootcamp: 3 steps to organizing your online financial life
Welcome to the first week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on demystifying your finances. This week we're focused on getting organized.
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Master Your Money Virtual Event: Personal finance professionals demystify credit and debt
Learn how credit works, why it matters, and which debts are really "good" and "bad" in this free, live digital event. Sign up here to attend.
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The Master Your Money Bootcamp will help you take control of your finances, no matter how messy they are
Master Your Money Bootcamps are month-long challenges broken into one-week exercises. This month: Demystify your finances.
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This entrepreneur paid off $100,000 in debt her first year in business
Angelina Murphy opened a one chair salon with high-end clients in her garage. She used a budget to limit spending and reinvested into her business.
2 ways the pandemic can change your taxes for 2020, and how to prepare
Remote work became the norm in 2020, but you may have additional taxes to pay, writes Kathy Pickering, chief tax officer at H&R Block.
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A millennial couple explains how they use automatic savings and bill pay to avoid money stress in their relationship
Anyone can benefit from automating their money, but it's especially helpful in relationships, writes Aditi Shekar, founder and CEO of Zeta.
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As a financial advisor, there are 5 things I'm telling my clients to do to prepare for the new year
Financial advisor Joseph Edmondson is currently working with clients to set goals over three time periods: year-end, next year, and beyond.
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'The One-Month Plan to Master your Money' is a free ebook to help get your finances ready for 2021
Outlined as a four-week curriculum with three tasks per week, "The One-Month Plan to Master your Money" is packed with expert tips and strategies.
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I'm a financial coach and there are 5 steps I recommend to clients when they overspend
Financial coach Katie Oelker suggests putting a full stop on all spending until you can get a better idea of what happened.
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4 ways I've used this challenging year to strengthen my resilience, in work and in life
Kelly Lannan, vice president of Young Investors at Fidelity, writes that the challenges of 2020 pushed her to find new ways to work and live.
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4 things I've done this year to take control of my money and get on the path to building wealth
My mother opened a savings account for me when I was in the first grade. Now a college graduate, I'm ready to take full control of my money.
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3 expert-recommended steps for creating a budget that makes life easier, not harder
Budgeting in the traditional sense can feel restrictive. Experts suggest creating a "spending list" instead, and staying flexible.
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A woman who married into 6-figure debt shares the strategies she and her husband have used to pay off $50,000 so far
Alli Williams, age 29, is a financial coach who doesn't believe in bare-bones budgeting: "I don't think it's sustainable, especially for millennials."
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