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Money Moves to Make When Shipping Gifts
By: Charlestien Harris The holiday season is upon us, and it is time to ship, ship, ship! For many of us, having friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping gifts is an essential part of your holiday ritual. And with the price of...
Recognizing Your Money Personality
By: Charlestien Harris This is a time of the year that can get quite busy, and a time when most people ignore their budgeting principles. Some personalities begin by trying to live by the slogan, “You only live once.” In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, I...
5 Housing Resources for Veterans
By: Charlestien Harris This week, on November 11, people across the country will observe Veterans Day. In honor of this important day, I wanted to highlight a few programs that can offer assistance to those who have served this country. A military Veteran is a...
Money Moves to Consider Before the End of the Year
By: Charlestien Harris Where has the year gone? The holiday season kicks into high gear this month, and before we know it we will be celebrating a new year! This season, a lot of people are focused on shopping, traveling, and getting together with friends and family....
Tricks for Treats: How to Save Money This Halloween
By: Charlestien Harris This year, 65% of Americans are expected to celebrate Halloween, and those celebrating plan to spend an average of $102.74. This means that around $6.3 billion is projected to be spent on costumes and candy alone. Although this is a planned...
Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams
The Department of Education (ED)’s application for federal student loan debt relief is now open and, of course, scammers are on the move — trying to get your money and personal information. Luckily, there are ways to stop them, so keep reading to find out...
A 5-Step Financial Plan for National Financial Planning Month
By: Charlestien Harris It seems like every month we are celebrating some holiday or making an observance of some kind, and October is no different – it’s National Financial Planning Month. Financial planning is the process of taking a comprehensive look at your...
Student Loans: Prepare Your Budget to Resume Payments
By: Charlestien Harris Nothing can destroy a well-planned budget more than an unexpected expense or an unplanned event. But, in this case, the expense can be predicted because the U.S. Department of Education has announced a final extension of the pause on student...
6 Financial Tips to Survive a Recession
By: Charlestien Harris Maintaining your finances can be overwhelming and stressful even when the economy is in favorable condition. Everyday expenses, work, and family obligations can demand our immediate attention, but it is just as important to also spend time on a...
Student Loans: Other Types of Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge
By: Charlestien Harris Student loan forgiveness is a very hot topic these days. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver program deadline of Oct. 31, 2022 is fast approaching, so get your application in as soon as possible. If you don’t qualify for the...