Author: Krystal Etienne

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How to avoid being penalized for paying off your debts early

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A frequently offered nugget of financial wisdom is to use unexpected financial windfalls to pay down your debt. But what happens when paying down your loans …

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American divorcees shell out this much money to say “I don’t”

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The cost of a divorce can depend on which state you live in, how amicable the parting is, and whether you work with a divorce attorney, …

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Plan on flying this year? You may want to buy that ticket ASAP

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Taking Off The travel industry appears to have finally rebounded from the COVID crash, with an average of 1.95 million passengers passing through US airports each …

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Why Tesla just hit the brakes on self-driving cars

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Software Recall Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) has issued a voluntary recall on 362,758 vehicles that were equipped with Full Self-Driving, or FSD, which is the …

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Don’t overlook these payroll tax deductions

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What Are the Common Types of Payroll Deductions? Who doesn’t love receiving a paycheck and knowing you can use it to pay bills or maybe even …

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3 tips for hitting your retirement goals

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The 70% Rule As a general retirement rule, you will need to replace 70% of your current income to retire comfortably during your golden years. So, …

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3 ways to make sure home maintenance doesn’t break the bank

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  Can You Cover $6K? Unexpected expenses have the potential to put you in a financial rut. Having cash on hand to cover day-to-day expenses and …

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Relying on your tax refund? Here’s how to get it sooner

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  Filling the Gaps US consumers got some welcome news last week, when the December CPI showed prices shrank 0.1% from November. Still, year-over-year inflation checked …

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It may not be too late to get your mail-in rebate

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  Mail-in rebates sound simple: To submit one, you purchase a qualifying product, fill out its rebate form, and mail the form – and its requested …

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What is a second mortgage?

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  If you’re a homeowner, your house is not only the place you call home but also an asset. In fact, it’s the largest asset of …

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Banks can freeze your accounts. Here are 3 reasons why

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  Your bank account may be frozen if your bank suspects fraud or illegal activity, or if they’re complying with a court order due to unpaid …

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25 tax deductions for freelancers

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Freelancers often work hard for their earnings. But if they keep good financial records (including all those 1099s), and prepare their tax returns correctly, freelancers can often …