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It might be hard to think about or even imagine that one day you might need someone to care for you in your later years. But planning for long-term care is something we should all think about as we age. The cost of long-term care can be high and is not always covered...

Purchasing a home is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, investment you will ever make. Most people save money for years for a down payment before actually purchasing their first home. So you should protect that investment as much as possible. Getting...

Being self-employed has many advantages, but in some cases it means you have lost your company-provided health insurance. While it is no longer mandatory to have health insurance, you should still consider having some health insurance coverage as a self-employed...

In a time of economic uncertainty, you might consider investing more in your own formal education. This might be a master’s degree or continuing education courses. You might be wondering if this is a good financial investment, as well as an investment in yourself....

Paying down credit card debt can be daunting, especially if you have more than one credit card. Getting your credit card balances down to a reasonable amount or paid off can take time. Having a strategy can help you get to the goal faster and make it less stressful....

There is a moment of exhilaration when you click the button to pay off your student loans. It doesn’t matter the size or how long it took you to get there. Suddenly a huge burden is lifted from your shoulders. But now, what should you do after finally paying off your...

Freelancing can be hard during normal financial times, but freelancing can be more difficult during an economic downturn. However, if you make changes and prepare, even you can do well as a freelancer during an economic downturn. Help set your freelance business up...

Summer vacations are what many people and families look forward to all year. There is something about the warm weather that makes people ready to book a flight to a tropical island or another country. However, booking summer vacation flights can be quite expensive,...

Once the economy shut down due to the Coronavirus, the United States quickly dove into a recession. Millions of people lost their jobs, people stopped spending money, and no one was traveling. These economic issues have made many people feel nervous about their...

Retiring is something that every United States worker hopes to do. In fact, it is seen as an accomplishment after completing a long and successful career. But, unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about retiring. Specifically, there are many misconceptions...