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Last updated January 17, 2022Bob PhillipsIt can be tempting when you’re younger to put off buying certain types of coverage that aren’t legally required, like disability or life insurance.
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Last updated January 13, 2022Bob PhillipsBeing a successful full-time freelancer isn’t a zero-sum game — there are plenty of opportunities out there for everyone.
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Last updated January 6, 2022Mike BrownOne correlation stuck out from our study: If a consumer had multiple BNPL accounts open at once, they were more prone to overspending, missed or late payments, and poor credit history.
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Last updated January 6, 2022Bob PhillipsYour financial advisor or agent is going to be your household Chief Financial Officer. As such, they need to know you and your situation personally.
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Last updated January 4, 2022Bob PhillipsAccording to a Cornerstone Advisors survey of U.S. consumers, 60% of people that own crypto would use their bank to invest in cryptocurrencies.
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Last updated December 27, 2021Bob PhillipsWould switching to a 4-day workweek with 10-hour days actually improve overall employee productivity and satisfaction?
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Last updated December 20, 2021Bob PhillipsThe moral issue of whether or not it’s fair to charge one gender more than the other is a non-factor for an actuary when they determine rates.
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Last updated December 13, 2021Bob PhillipsDelays and shortages are affecting holiday shopping by making it more difficult to find some highly sought-after gifts.
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Last updated December 6, 2021Bob PhillipsIncome is the sum of any wage, salary, profit, interest payment, rent, or other forms of earnings received by a household, individual, or business.
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Last updated March 29, 2022Bob PhillipsOne spouse may need to be removed from coverage, policies may need to be revised, and beneficiaries will likely need to be changed.
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Last updated November 23, 2021Bob PhillipsOne way is making money from an asset that you’re not actively involved in; the other is receiving income from performing a service.
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Last updated March 29, 2022Bob PhillipsCurrently, only six states mandate a stand-alone personal finance course in high school: UT, MO, TN, NC, AL, and VA.
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Last updated November 10, 2021Mike BrownThere’s a severe lack of personal savings amongst American consumers. 24% couldn't cover a $250 expense, 47% couldn't cover a $1,000 expense. Breeze found this is impacting other areas of life, like career development.
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Last updated November 11, 2021Bob PhillipsA good example of an exclusion you would find in a disability insurance or health insurance policy is an exclusion for a pre-existing condition.
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Last updated June 30, 2022Bob PhillipsLike all other goods and services, the cost of childcare will vary according to the location and the quality of the product received.
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Last updated November 4, 2021Bob PhillipsDo-it-yourself (DIY) personal finance and financial planning have taken root, and there are no signs of them slowing down.
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Last updated October 27, 2021Bob PhillipsWhile some organizations are putting money into the wallets of people getting vaccinated, some are also taking money out from the unvaccinated.
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Last updated October 19, 2021Bob PhillipsAs an entrepreneur, in addition to homeowners and auto insurance, you have other must-have coverages that you need to consider.
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Last updated October 14, 2021Bob PhillipsGlobal statistics indicate workplace stress is being experienced by an increasing number of people struggling with mental health issues.
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Last updated October 11, 2021Bob PhillipsWith so many different types of financial professionals out there, how do you decide who to call when you need some guidance?
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Last updated October 8, 2021Joel PalmerFor the second year in a row, open enrollment will occur against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Last updated October 7, 2021Bob PhillipsAccording to a Pew Research Center study, the U.S. has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households.
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Last updated March 29, 2022Joel PalmerA financial windfall is any sudden, usually unexpected, influx of money well beyond your normal budget.
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Last updated October 6, 2021Joel PalmerIf your new business will rely on supplies and inputs from other sources, now may not be the best time to start a business.
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Last updated October 5, 2021Bob PhillipsChildren account for about 45% of all Medicaid enrollees, and the elderly and disabled account for about 25%.
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Last updated March 31, 2022Joel PalmerIf you want to save on your health insurance premium you can choose a high-deductible health plan (HDHP).
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Last updated December 9, 2022Bob PhillipsMedicare Part A’s primary purpose is to cover the costs of hospitalization. You automatically receive Part A when you enroll in Medicare.
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