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Personal Finance

How to Make the Most of a Job Loss

If you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed, it's important to spin this as an opportunity and to take care of yourself. Here's how.

AJ Smith

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4 Tips for Summer House Hunters

For many, summer is prime time for buying a home. If that's you, make sure you are ready — and know what to expect of the homebuying process.

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Personal Finance

How Much Insurance Do You Really Need?

Knowing that you need life insurance is the easy part — figuring out what kind, how much and for how long is trickier. Here's what to consider.

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How to Get Financially Ready to Be a Stay-at-Home Parent

Being a stay-at-home parent can have a price, and it's important to try to calculate what that will be before you plunge in. Here's how.

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4 Tips for Breaking Your Apartment Lease

If you're looking to move out of your rented home sooner than you expected, take steps to minimize the financial impact of breaking a lease.

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Personal Finance

5 Upsides to Losing Your Job

A layoff can feel like a punch in the stomach — but it can also be the catalyst that pushes you out of your comfort zone and into a better opportunity.

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5 Reasons You Can't Retire Early

Early retirement usually requires early planning and serious saving. If leaving the workplace early is a goal of yours, here's what you need to know.

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Why Lifestyle Inflation Is Killing Your Budget

With a higher salary or a windfall comes a temptation to live larger. But it could come at a cost of delaying some big financial goals.

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How Big Will Your Social Security Check Be?

You can't get far in planning your retirement if you don't have any idea what your Social Security benefit will be. Here's where that number comes from.

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