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Emily Guy Birken

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Trump’s proposed $5000 baby bonus isn’t much of a Mother’s Day present

11.05.2025 7

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Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

10.05.2025 7

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Ready for stagflation? Here’s how the Trump tariffs could take us back to the not-so-groovy 70s

03.05.2025 8

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How to protect your life savings from the tariff fiasco

How to protect your life savings from the tariff fiasco
27.04.2025 20

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Here’s why you’re still waiting for your tax refund

26.04.2025 10

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No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire

20.04.2025 8

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7 tips for managing your investments in a volatile market

19.04.2025 4

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Why paying for shipping is an effective form of economic resistance

12.04.2025 10

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Here’s how to get the automatic tax return extension if you need more time to file

06.04.2025 10

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How DOGE may wreak havoc on the Social Security system

05.04.2025 30

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Here’s what happens to your student loan if the Department of Education disappears

29.03.2025 9

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How to retire when the stock market is plummeting

23.03.2025 10

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Recession-proof your finances with these 5 steps before the economy tanks

22.03.2025 10

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Here’s why tariffs are likely to hurt American small businesses

16.03.2025 20

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Will egg prices top $10 per dozen in 2025?

15.03.2025 9

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How to identify bad tax advice

09.03.2025 10

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How to come up with cash in a hurry

08.03.2025 10

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Social Security explained: Are your benefits safe from DOGE?

02.03.2025 7

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4 ways to protect your personal data from Musk’s DOGE

01.03.2025 10

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Here’s how to figure out how much insurance you need

23.02.2025 10

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Did you get a 1099-K? New IRS rules will impact millions of gig workers and freelancers

22.02.2025 10

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Which insurance should you choose? A quick guide on the coverage you need

16.02.2025 10

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Need some help with budgeting? Start by answering these 4 simple questions

15.02.2025 3

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Investing 101: A simple guide for beginners

01.02.2025 10

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IRS stimulus check: The 4 best ways to spend your $1,400

31.01.2025 3

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Spending out of control?  These 3 tricks will help you rein it in

26.01.2025 6

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A basic guide to home equity for first-time buyers

19.01.2025 9

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3 tips to help you jump-start your personal savings account

18.01.2025 5

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To create a successful budget, you first have to make sure you fully understand your income

12.01.2025 10

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When and how to invest in your career

11.01.2025 9

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4 tips on handling the unexpected expenses for your school-age kids

The median annual cost of raising a child is $22,850 across all states, according to Smart Asset. If your kids have outgrown daycare, you might...

04.01.2025 4

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Make 2025 your best financial year ever (and have fun doing it)

28.12.2024 6

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Some of the best financial advice I ever got came from the Grinch

One of the benefits of rewatching your favorite holiday films year after year is getting the opportunity to take a deeper look into the stories....

21.12.2024 5

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This one-hour exercise could save you thousands of dollars in 2025

There’s a reason the newest edition of Spotify Wrapped is always a highly anticipated event–even when it reminds you that Bluey was your most...

14.12.2024 7

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3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation

We often treat vacations as a kind of free time outside of our normal lives. When we’re traveling, we feel free to ignore finances, schedules, and...

07.12.2024 30

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3 tech hacks to help you manage your holiday spending this year

29.11.2024 5

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The hidden money lessons in the Thanksgiving classic ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’

23.11.2024 30

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Why you need a digital estate plan and how to create one

16.11.2024 7

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A guide to end-of-life planning that doesn’t suck

09.11.2024 4

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How to create a solid estate plan in 4 easy steps

02.11.2024 10

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4 questions you need to ask to find a financial adviser you can trust

26.10.2024 6

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How to handle an inheritance: the 3 key factors

19.10.2024 3

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Here’s why spaving is probably not the best financial strategy for you

13.10.2024 8

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Here’s the science behind our stupid money mistakes

11.10.2024 30

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A brief guide to affording eldercare for aging parents

05.10.2024 10

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Assuming financial responsibility for your aging parents: A 3-step guide

28.09.2024 6

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Financial paranoia is your best protection against bogus financial influencers on TikTok

14.09.2024 4

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The hidden money lessons in ‘Beetlejuice’

13.09.2024 7

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What to do if you run out of money in retirement

25.08.2024 2

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How to combat lifestyle creep with a financial fast

17.08.2024 3

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