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For retail investors, it’s currently a scary time. Stock markets in early 2020 have been more volatile than at any time since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The steep drop in stock prices since the end of February ended the longest bull run in U.S. history. It also moved investors into a bear market, […]

Helping a family member or friend to secure a loan is a nice gesture. Co-signing a loan is very common, but not without its pitfalls. A poll by CreditCards.com found that 1 in 6 respondents had co-signed for someone else, whether to get a credit card or other type of loan. However, is it really […]

Employer contributions to your 401(k) retirement accounts are a big deal. Not only do they help you save for eventual retirement, but they also help organizations attract and retain talent. According to Fidelity Investments, the average 401(k) employer match in the United States reached a record level of 4.7% in 2019. That match increased the […]

Most adults have a variety of debts. It’s just a fact of life for many of us. Consumer debt in the United States stood at just under $14 trillion at the end of 2019, according to the Federal Reserve. And among American consumers today, debt is concentrated in four main areas – mortgages, student loans, […]