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Gifting Money to Your Kids for College Tuition

Gifting Money to Your Kids for College Tuition

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If you’re planning to shoulder all or some of the cost of your child’s college education, you’re giving your child a wonderful gift. And that’s just how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sees it — as a gift. Depending on the amount you offer, and whether you give it directly to your child or to […]


Can a Personal Loan Hurt Your Credit?

Can a Personal Loan Hurt Your Credit?

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Taking out a personal loan can both help and hurt your credit. In the short term, applying for a new loan can have a small, negative impact on your scores, due to the hard inquiry by the lender. If managed well, however, having a personal loan can boost your credit profile over time by adding […]


10 Credit Card Rules You Should Know

10 Credit Card Rules You Should Know

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If you’re like the roughly 45% of credit card holders known as “revolvers,” you probably carry at least some debt from month to month. Indeed, the average credit card balance in the U.S. is currently $5,733. Unfortunately, many consumers are uninformed and unprepared for the responsibility of paying with plastic. Credit card issuers don’t require […]


Creating a Credit Card Debt Elimination Plan

Creating a Credit Card Debt Elimination Plan

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Credit card debt is a national issue in the United States. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve Bank Of New York, Americans’ total credit card balance was $986 billion in the first quarter of 2023 — $145 billion higher than it was in the first quarter of 2022. If you’re one of the many […]


What Is Working Capital & How Do You Calculate It?

What Is Working Capital & How Do You Calculate It?

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Working capital is the money your business can access quickly to cover day-to-day operating expenses like salaries, inventory, and rent. Calculating your working capital and keeping a close eye on it is important because you want to make sure you always have enough available cash to cover your financial obligations. Read on for a closer […]


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