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Once upon a time, job hopping was seen as unprofessional and unnecessary. In fact, it was relatively common to spend your entire career working for one employer, gradually working your way up the company ranks and receiving regular pay raises along the way.

But these days, maintaining an upward career trajectory usually requires a little more job mobility. That means keeping your eye open for new opportunities and leveraging your current salary and benefits for something better.

But while job hopping is often necessary, there are instances where it can

When it comes to your financial future, there’s nothing more responsible than staying prepared for the unexpected — including budgeting for long-term care insurance.

Nearly 70% of people over the age of 65 will need this type of aid in their remaining years, whether that means residing in a long-term care facility or having a live-in nurse help you with daily tasks. 

Use this long-term health insurance cost guide to answer

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From living in the dorms to meeting new people, many students eagerly await their chance to begin the college experience. And no matter your major, almost all college students have one thing in common — they know college can be expensive. So expensive, in fact, that over 43 million students are facing outstanding student loan debt.

Over the past 30 years, the average cost of college tuition has nearly tripled, causing many students to graduate with not only the freshman 15, but also student loan debt. So, just how bad

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Buying your first house might be the biggest financial investment that you’ve ever made to this point in your life, and possibly the most complicated. In addition to determining if you’re making a sound financial investment, owning your home is just as much an emotional decision. That’s because where you choose to live affects things like who you will meet and become friends with, your daily commute, your children’s friends and education and so much more. While there is no one-size-fits-all decision for deciding if you should buy a house

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It’s no secret that the cost of college has increased faster than the rate of inflation for many years. According to The College Board, inflation-adjusted tuition at four-year, public universities has increased 158% between 1991-92 to 2021-22. So while it may have been easier for previous generations to pay for college with scholarships and a part-time job, many current college graduates turn to student loans.

Student Loan Forgiveness

With more and more college graduates entering the workforce with significant amounts of student loan debt, calls have grown for some sort

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Labor Day, celebrated in the United States on the first Monday in September, is often considered the end of the summer season. As kids go back to school and the weather gets colder, it is common to celebrate with barbecues and other types of get-togethers. The Monday holiday means that many have a long weekend as well. If you are trying to stick to a budget but still want to celebrate Labor Day, here are a few ways to prepare and have fun on a budget.

Host a Potluck

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