In any good relationship, communication is key. This fact is even more important when it comes to the often-uncomfortable subject of money and how to divvy up financial responsibilities between partners.
Here’s a look at how to talk finances with your partner and figure out who will take on what financial roles.
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Did you go to law school dreaming of working in public service? Maybe you wanted to fight to protect the environment, hold corrupt corporations accountable, or defend free speech. Or perhaps you wanted to go to bat on behalf of people experiencing discrimination, persecution, or predatory behavior.
When it comes time to actually graduate with your J.D., however, figuring out how to make a public service career work can be daunting. The vast majority of your peers are embarking on high-paying jobs with corporate law firms. Meanwhile, you likely have a bunch of student loans that you’ll need to start repaying soon, which can be challenging on many public interest salaries.
Despite these downsides, about 30% of 2017 law school graduates went into public service jobs after graduation, among the highest share ever recorded. Of those, about 7% of graduates chose to work at public interest organizations. If you want to make a public service career work, there are plenty of opportunities out there.
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Kukun is the one-stop-shop for all your home remodeling needs. Estimate the cost of a home improvement project and measure its impact on the value of your home. Learn the basics, generate ideas, find reputable local contractors and more, all via Kukun. Plus get $100 when your loan is disbursed by applying through this page.*
Rates range from 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR (with AutoPay)5.
No need to wait weeks for an appraisal. Get pre-qualified and receive your funds fast so you can get started right away.
Unlike some home equity loans, there are no closing costs and no costly home appraisals.
Without equity, it’s hard to get a HELOC on a new home. With SoFi, your home is not on the line.
Borrow what you need—as little as $5,000 or as much as $100,000.
Get pre-qualified online with no hidden fees and no obligation.
Choose the loan that works for you and complete your application.
Sign your documents and funds are deposited to your account.
The following examples depict the APR, monthly payment and total payments during the life of a $30,000 personal loan. All personal loan APR rates below are shown with the Autopay Discount (0.25%)5. Your actual interest rate may be different than the rates in these examples and will be based on term of loan, your financial history and other factors. State restrictions may apply.
Fixed Rate Loans
| Term | Origination Fee |
Rate (APR) |
No. of Payments |
Monthly Payment |
Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | None | 8.74% – 35.49% | 24 | $1,366.97 – $1,763.32 | $32,807.19 – $42,319.74 |
| 3 Years | None | 10.08% – 35.49% | 36 | $969.14 – $1,365.41 | $34,889.14 – $49,154.90 |
| 4 Years | None | 10.93% – 35.49% | 48 | $774.35 – $1,178.04 | $37,168.62 – $56,545.80 |
| 5 Years | None | 12.16% – 35.49% | 60 | $669.76 – $1,074.14 | $40,185.69 – $64,448.26 |
| 6 Years | None | 13.16% – 35.49% | 72 | $604.76 – $1,011.27 | $43,542.68 – $72,811.45 |
| 7 Years | None | 13.49% – 35.49% | 84 | $553.78 – $971.20 | $46,517.72 – $81,581.10 |
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Almost 70% of U.S. households have a pet at home, with 60% of U.S. households having a dog and 47% of households having a cat. And there’s a good reason: our pets make us happier and healthier . Having a pet at home can improve self-esteem, physical fitness, and decrease loneliness. Plus, there’s pretty much nothing cuter than a newly adopted kitten or puppy.
But for all the positives of pet ownership, the costs can be overwhelming. As it turns out, 98% of pet owners seriously underestimated the cost of pet ownership. Excluding emergency and other serious vet procedures, the cost of taking care of a dog over the course of its lifetime ranges from $27,074 to $42,545. Thinking smaller?
The lifetime cost of owning a rabbit ranges between $12,893 and $19,338. Most of these costs end up concentrated at the start of adoption, when new pet owners pay for adoption fees , vaccinations, vet care, and the bulk of supplies, while the remaining costs are spread out over the animal’s lifespan and account for things like food, vet care, and supplies.
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You may have noticed lately the increased incidences of extreme weather—everything from hurricanes to wildfires to a polar vortex. Of course, in the event of a natural disaster, your first obligation is to protect your family.
In advance of these events, most people think immediately of non-negotiable musts like food , water and other supplies (as well they should). However, it’s also a sound idea to make sure that your savings, investments, and other financial obligations are kept safe from the elements and the possible ravages of nature.
As more of our financial lives go online and are stored in clouds, we may tend to dismiss the possibility that natural disasters can wreak havoc on our financial records.
Should an emergency happen in your area, you and your family and friends may need to hang tight for several days before things return to a relative normal.
In this post, we suggest ways to consider how to protect your finances and investments from the physical damage caused by forces of nature. Just like your overall survival plan, protecting your money and financial records takes preparation.
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