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If you’re reading this because you’re in so much debt you can barely breathe and you’re desperate for a way out, we see you. And know this: There is light at the end of the tunnel. But Chapter 7 bankruptcy is definitely not something to just jump into when the…
Believe it or not, creating a solid resumé is just as important as prepping for and nailing your job interview. After all, your resumé is your chance to make a strong first impression on the recruiter! But before you get too freaked out, know this: Building the perfect resumé is actually a…
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Ugh. Feelings. Everyone—and I mean everyone—has feelings. And we all have different ways of dealing with them. Maybe you, like Drake, enjoy being “in your feelings.” Or maybe you do everything in your power to avoid them. You just keep scrolling or eating or drinking or exercising or working or…
Unless you’ve got one of those magical unicorn health insurance plans with no deductible, no copay, a low premium and tons of coverage, it’s easy to feel like your health insurance plan is taking more than it gives. But the good news is that there’s at least one way to…
Every year, hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage, and the majority of it is caused by wind and flooding—two things most regular homeowners insurance policies don’t cover. That’s why if you live in a hurricane-prone area, you need to make sure you’ve got the coverage you need. We’ll dig…
Hamburgers, check. Cookies, check. Lord of the Rings Extended Edition, check. For some people (looking at you, Floridians), a hurricane checklist appears more like a Fourth of July cookout list than a disaster plan. While hurricane parties are a real thing, so are the problems you’ll face if the storm’s…
I always tell people (and always have to remind myself), “Mind your business, because your mind is your business.” Clever, I know. What I mean by that is true success starts with your mindset. Having a growth mindset will have a positive impact on all areas of your life—finances, relationships,…
Debt is tricky. It starts out innocent . . . just a few swipes here, and a few payments there—nothing you can’t handle, right? But one day, you realize it’s gotten a little out of control and you’re drowning in debt. The payments are getting harder and harder to make.…
You’ve probably heard the terms credit report and credit score thrown around a lot in your adult years. That’s because both of them can be used to help you get stuff—like loans, credit cards, cars and apartment rentals. But what’s the difference between a credit report vs. credit score? And…
What’s your desired salary? It’s a question that can make any job candidate’s stomach drop, whether they’re reading it on an application or hearing it from an interviewer. And I completely understand the stress around this—you don’t want to give a lowball answer and have to settle for less money…
The term government shutdown sounds freaking scary. We don’t know about you, but putting those two words together makes us think that all laws just get thrown out the window (cue the chaos breaking out in the streets!). Of course, that’s not what happens. In fact, if you’re reading this,…
If you rent, you need renters insurance! No ifs, ands or buts about it. Unless you’re a minimalist whose entire life could fit in a suitcase, your belongings are worth a lot more than you realize. Actually, most people underestimate how much their stuff is worth. But don’t leave yourself exposed. If…





































