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Here's the truth about credit scores, how they work, and why they don't seem to actually reflect your level of financial capability. Since writing about the way I accidentally destroyed my credit, …
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We talk a lot about what's "smart" for people to spend money on. We also tend to believe that you only deserve nice things after you've "earned" them. So, what's that threshold? What's the magical …
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It's nice to think that anyone can engage in self-improvement. Unfortunately, while there are a few things most people can do, a lot of what we view as self-improvement requires financial …
Yes, personal finance is political. If you know me, you're well aware that I do a lot of work around how various policies impact people's money as well as their lives. It's nice to say something …
We're always talking about financial literacy. And how we need more teen money lessons. So, how do our teens learn about money? If you've got kids, you probably want them to make good decisions — …
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Financial literacy is a great idea. The reality, though, is that it's probably not enough. In fact, the people who supposedly "need" it are probably better at money than you think. Ah, April. I …
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