Key takeaways Direct deposit allows your employer to electronically send your paycheck directly to your bank account. Many banks offer perks for direct deposit customers, including waived monthly fees, early paycheck access and higher interest rates on savings accounts. You can split your direct deposit between multiple accounts to automate…
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Christmas is one of the best times of the year. And if you have kids, you know the joy of seeing their faces light up when they realize Santa squeezed himself down the chimney, dropped off a roomful of presents, and ate all the cookies in the house. It’s magical! No…
In case you haven’t heard, the Mint budgeting app is shutting down. And their users are being asked to move to . . . Credit Karma. But if you’re a Mint user who thinks you’ll be able to keep budgeting the same way, you’re going to be pretty disappointed. Because,…
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As we kick off the new year, a lot of folks are on edge about the economy and their personal finances. According to Ramsey Solutions’ State of Personal Finance study, only about half the country feels happy about their money. The other half either worries daily about their personal finances or…
Hey, we all know at least one or two people who work for the government—your cousin the park ranger, your neighbor the air traffic controller, your friendly neighborhood mail carrier. Or maybe you have a government job yourself. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff.…
How much student loan debt do you think the average college student racks up by the time they cross the graduation stage? Seriously, take a guess. $10,000? $20,000? You’d be what’s known as wrong. Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! The average college student graduates with…
Owning your own business comes with a lot of benefits. You work at your own pace on your schedule, you make the rules, and you get to make pretty much all the decisions . . . after all, you’re the boss. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to…
If you want to qualify for financial aid to help pay for college, you’ll need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is a free application that the government and colleges use to decide how much money to give you for school. You can apply each…
If you work for a nonprofit or tax-exempt organization, you might’ve noticed that something’s missing from your retirement options. Wait a minute, you say to yourself, why isn’t there a 401(k) option in here? That’s because most teachers, government employees, nurses, doctors and others who spend their careers serving others have access to…
Whether your kids are still crawling around the living room floor or getting ready to graduate from high school, there are plenty of ways you can give them a head start on their financial future. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff. After all, time…
Ramsey Solutions is a paid, non-client promoter of participating pros. Dreaming of early retirement? Or maybe you just want to earn enough money to cover your needs and a few more of your wants? Yeah, those are some great dreams—and they’re well within reach if you’re starting to think bigger than just the income that…
Are you ready for the greatest wealth transfer in history? Ready or not, it’s already happening! Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff. It’s estimated that $70 trillion worth of assets will pass down from older to younger generations over the next two decades.1 That is a…
We’ve all been there: You’re sitting in front of your computer at the office, thinking about what’s for lunch or which extracurricular activity you need to drive your kids to later. Nothing on your to-do list seems that interesting, and not even a double espresso can make you feel motivated.…
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