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Where to Put Money During a Recession

With high interest rates, slowing growth, and large falls in stock values, many experts now expect the U.S. to enter a recession in the coming months. Do you know where to put money during a recession? We look at some safe places to stash your cash while still allowing it to grow.

How to Build an Emergency Fund (Guide)

Many financial experts recommend building an emergency fund to stop unforeseen expenses from turning into debt or long-term financial difficulties. We break down how to build an emergency fund and take a look at some tremendous risk-free ways to turbo-charge your savings.

Financial Adulting 101 (a beginner’s guide)

As we start to understand the value of money and walk out into the world away from the safety of our parents, no one gives us a manual on "adulting." As a result, none of us are totally prepared for living on our own, paying the bills, saving for the future, and handling those unexpected surprises. Surprises occur over our entire lifetime, and while practice helps, preparation makes them less stressful. We’ve all heard, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best." It’s not a bad saying, but hope doesn’t directly make things happen. Hope is good for maintaining a positive attitude, but preparation takes hope even further.