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What Triggers an IRS Audit

August 2, 2021

What Triggers an IRS Audit?

Getting audited by the IRS is a scary idea. It conjures up images of people in suits showing up on the doorstep to demand answers, and it might stress

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Credit Card Pitfalls to Avoid

July 30, 2021

Credit Card Pitfalls To Avoid

Credit cards can be amazing financial tools when used correctly. But half the battle is choosing the proper card from the start. Some credit cards

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How to Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness

July 26, 2021

How to Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness

If you’re one of approximately 43 million Americans with student loan debt, paying it off is probably one of your biggest financial stressors. Luckily

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Credit Card Debt Balance Transfer

July 23, 2021

Credit Card Debt: Does it Make Sense to Balance Transfer?

If you have significant credit card debt, you may be asking yourself if it makes sense to balance transfer it from one card to another. A balance

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Credit Card Hacked

July 19, 2021

Credit Card Hacked: Here’s What to Do

Online shopping has become such a part of our culture that many people now know their credit card numbers by heart. Because we're so comfortable

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How to Close Your Checking Account

July 16, 2021

How to Close Your Checking Account

Your bank is more than just a place that holds your money. It's a company you trust to watch over your finances, alert you in case of fraud, and

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July 14, 2021

Podcast: You Can’t Afford To Be Bad At Driving A Car, The Same Is True For Budgeting

Transcript Keith (00:02): Welcome back to the Proper Cents podcast where money doesn't talk, it works. Keith here, and I'm back with both of my

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Good Rate for a Car Loan

July 5, 2021

What’s a Good Rate for a Car Loan?

Next to houses, cars can be one of the most expensive purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. So it pays to shop around and make sure you lock in the

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What Factors Impact My Credit Score

July 2, 2021

What Factors Impact My Credit Score?

Your credit score is one of the most critical scores you’ll have in your adult life and so you must understand what factors impact your credit score.

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