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How to Pay Your Student Loans with Everyday Spending

by Guest May 22, 2013

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If you’re like many college-educated women in their late twenties and thirties, you probably still have student loan debt to pay down. According to a recent Forbes article, student debt is only increasing, with the latest numbers showing that the average student graduates with $27,000 in student loans. That student loan debt may be having [...]

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Investing for Beginners: Learn About the Stock Market

by Katharine Paljug May 20, 2013

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You’ve received a beginner’s guide to investing and have asked yourself if you’re ready to invest. But how much do you know about the stock market? If the answer is “not very much,” “nothing at all,” or “it’s a scary, scary place,” you’re not alone. Though women now make up a significant portion of stock [...]

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How to Know If You’re Ready to Invest

by Stephanie Christensen May 15, 2013

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Now that you have a beginner’s guide to investing, the question remains: How do you know if you’re ready to invest? Have you read headlines about the bull market and wondered “Is now the time to jump into investing with both feet?” While it’s true that placing your bets on a strong market can be [...]

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Here’s What You Missed at Our #SavingsAndDebt Twitter Chat

by Jessica Jones May 14, 2013

Did you miss last week’s #SavingsAndDebt chat? We talked about building your savings while paying down debt, as well as how various situations affect your credit score in different ways. #SavingsAndDebt was co-hosted by Credit.com along with experts Teresa Dentino and Gerri Detweiler.   Teresa Dentino pioneered financial education for women thirty years ago when [...]

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Invest with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Investors

by Guest May 13, 2013

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One of the biggest misconceptions people have about investing is that they have to know everything about the market before they begin. Truthfully, I can see where that feeling comes from. Investing terminology is not user-friendly, and the sheer number of accounts, investment types, and philosophies can be overwhelming. Don’t let analysis paralysis stop you [...]

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How to Prepare for End of Life Finances

by Katharine Paljug May 10, 2013

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It can be hard to think of the end of your life when you’re in the middle of living it. No one ever expects to get fatally ill or end up in a car crash. But if the unthinkable happens, it will be devastating for those you leave behind. Not only are they grieving, but [...]

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How to Get Your Finances in Order

by Catherine Alford May 8, 2013

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Organizing and securing finances is probably one of the most challenging projects you can take on. However, it’s also one of the most important ones. If you’re struggling to keep your finances and financial plan in order, below are some ideas to help you whip them into shape. Get Your Financial Documents in Order You [...]

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GoGirl Finance Expert talks finances on the Chelsea Krost TV Show

by Erika Torres May 7, 2013

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One of our favorite GoGirl Finance experts, Manisha Thakor (founder and CEO of MoneyZen Wealth Management), was a guest on last week’s Chelsea Krost show  tackling the subject of student loan debt as well as other tips on budgeting and personal finance. The balance of federal student loans nationwide is $902 Billion and the average college student graduates with [...]

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What You Need to Know About Estate Planning

by Russ Thornton May 6, 2013

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For most women, estate planning ranks right up there with a root canal – it’s painful but necessary. If you truly want your loved one’s inheritance protected at the time of your death, you must take some time now to review what plans, if any, you currently have in place and what you want to [...]

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Is Law School a Bad Investment?

by Case Drury May 3, 2013

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Being a lawyer used to be seen as a direct and sure path to permanent success and financial security, but thanks to skyrocketing tuition costs and daunting job prospects, going to law school is now fraught with financial concerns that might make you think twice about what you really want out of a law degree. [...]

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