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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” The survey, released in October 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede decision-making ability, which includes financial decisions. Beatty is hardly alone. Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress.

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A Millennial’s Guide to Finances: 5 Things to Start Before You Turn 30

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According to a 2022 survey by Deloitte, 36% of millennials and 29% of Gen Z cited “cost of living” as their greatest concern. I promise this will not be another article that berates your affinity for avocado toast (pro tip, if you prepare it at home it’s half the price!) David Dick, CFP® and partner at Financial Plan Inc.,

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Rent vs. Buy: What’s the Right Decision for You?

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Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home. For example, 84% of respondents in a 2020 survey from personal finance site NerdWallet said buying a home is a priority. All our surveys show that most people want to own a home. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, chances are you’d like to become a homeowner someday.

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3 Common Money Arguments (and How to Work Through Them)

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And I can confirm the countless surveys and comments from marriage therapists: Money is the most common straw to break a relationship’s back. Separate bank and/or credit card accounts, with a sum that you can afford to spend without any reporting to your spouse, lends freedom, privacy and adulthood to the relationship.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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What if he wrote down my name from my credit card and used it to find out who I was? Recent surveys by the Pew Research Center have revealed that despite Black Americans being just as likely as Americans overall to work more than one job at the same time, just 36% of Black households have a three-month emergency fund.

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2009 Reviewed: Our Top 25 Most Popular Articles

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We’ve met some really wonderful people and have had the pleasure of publishing guest articles from some really great authors. To close out the year, I’ve decided to highlight 25 of our most popular articles from 2009. If you’ve missed any of these articles, now is your chance to catch up. Social Media.

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Online Side Gigs: Earn Well and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Versus A Traditional Side Job

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The truth is that taking surveys for hours per day will pay but it will not pay in the way that most people expect after putting in hours of work. Printing out articles that are written can be done for editing purposes but make sure to print on both sides of the paper. Business Consulting.