Money-Articles

April 22, 2022
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Password Protection Strategies

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN We all know that the more complicated a password is, the better. They should include a mixture of numbers, punctuation marks and […]
April 22, 2022
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What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Mobile applications have become ubiquitous. While many of these apps are games and social media platforms, an increasing number have been developed […]
April 22, 2022
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Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Every year, about 150 million households file their federal tax returns. For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders […]
April 22, 2022
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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your family ends up […]
April 22, 2022
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Buying vs. Leasing a Car

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Some people approach buying a car like they approach marriage, “‘til death do us part.†Others prefer to keep their options open, […]
April 22, 2022
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Pay Yourself First

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Each month, you settle down to pay bills. You pay your mortgage lender. You pay the electric company. You pay the trash […]
April 22, 2022
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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN Every year, the government prints millions of notes a day. Here’s a quick look at what goes into creating a $20 bill […]
April 22, 2022
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U.S. Personal Savings Rate

MONEYREAD TIME: 2 MIN The U.S. personal saving rate stood at 7.3 percent in October 2021, a significant drop from the 26.6 rate in March earlier […]
April 22, 2022
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Spotting Credit Trouble

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN American households with credit card balances carry an average debt of $8,602.1 The wise use of credit is a critical skill in […]