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Kerry Washington is using her voice and passion to raise awareness and funding for financial abuse, which is behavior that prevents victims from acquiring, using or maintaining financial resources. Not often discussed, it is the top reason someone stays in a violent relationship.
Every step our kids take from college to retirement will be influenced by their ability to manage their money, yet how often do we discuss personal finance with them? We can teach our children about finance at any age by making it fun, relevant and interactive.
We all have dreams, and it's important to pursue them. You may have to take risks while chasing a dream, but you can take calculated risks and still be a responsible adult. To chase your dreams without going broke just takes some patience, planning, a few reality checks and of course, hard work.
No one likes to think about frightening what-if scenarios, but being prepared by taking these steps now will minimize the financial and emotional effects should disaster strike.
When we are making loads of money we're not as careful with our spending. We also increase our living expenses and spend to max capacity. Here is a list of where, why and how we spend, and what you can do to hold on to more of your money.
When mourning the passing of a loved one, you are at your most vulnerable. Be aware of scams and protect yourself from being a target.