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When it comes to paying off your student loans, the struggle is beyond real. It can feel straight-up life-crushing and maybe even impossible. But hey—you aren’t alone under this weight. There are 44 million student loan borrowers in America who, put together, owe around $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.1, 2…
If Club Med has turned into Club Dread, then you’re in good company. A whopping 85% of people who purchase a timeshare regret their decision.1 But getting out of a timeshare agreement isn’t easy. Smooth-talking salespeople are trained to keep you in your contract, or worse, upsell you or renegotiate…
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For the first time in nine months, the Federal Reserve looks ready to cut interest rates. It might not be the cure to painfully high borrowing costs that many Americans have been waiting for. Policymakers are expected to trim their key borrowing rate by a quarter of a percentage point…
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New to budgeting and on Baby Step 1? We’re so glad you’re here! This guide will help you start your first monthly budget. Right now, you’re trading the short-term rush of immediate gratification for the peace of financial success over the long term. And that’s hard work. So, keep in…
Image by MoMo Productions/GettyImages Since a weak jobs report in early September, mortgage rates have fallen sharply. For prospective homebuyers and refinancers, it’s a nerve-racking moment. Will rates keep dropping? Or will they follow their recent pattern and quickly rebound? It’s nearly impossible to know where rates will go in…
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a strong year for Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions. Once it was clear the virus was not going to be a short term issue, Ramsey, along with his team, managed it like a war. In the end, the company was able to avoid layoffs and…
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STUDY SUMMARY Ramsey Solutions conducted a study of more than 1,000 benefits decision-makers in companies of all sizes across the United States. 48% say that financial stress has a significant impact on their employees. Financial wellness is the number one benefit employers are looking to add in the next one…
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