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Debt Problems, Low Wages Make It Hard for Families to Rent Affordable Homes

Although the economic recession is over, many people still struggle to cover their living expenses because they simply are not earning enough money and are buried underneath a mountain of debt. According to a report issued by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), a person who works 40 hours per week and earns the……
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Study Finds That Most Americans Can’t Cover Unexpected Emergency Expenses

This is the first article in a blog series on emergency savings and financial security. Check out the second blog article, “A Lot of Americans with Financial Struggles Focus on the Present, Don’t Worry about the Future.” A majority of Americans report that they would probably not have the funds needed to cover emergency expenses,……
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Recent College Graduates Need to Avoid Racking up Credit Card Debt

This is the second in a blog series on student loan debt and other money matters faced by college graduates. Check out the first blog article in this series, “Pay Back Your Student Loans before the Interest Charges Spiral Out of Control.” When students finish college and enter the real world, they may be unprepared……
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Pay Back Your Student Loans before the Interest Charges Spiral Out of Control

This is the first in a blog series on student loan debt and other money matters faced by college graduates. Check out the second blog article in this series, “Recent College Graduates Need to Avoid Racking up Credit Card Debt.” It’s college graduation season, a time when many young people are celebrating their hard work……
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Most American Workers Not Ready to Cover the Costs of Retirement

A recent study found that most Americans are not realistic when it comes to estimating the amount of money they will need during retirement. The cost-of-care study, conducted by Genworth Financial, a major long term care insurance provider, estimated that the median cost to hire someone who can assist with household tasks is $3,861 per……
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