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The Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 Calculating compound interest is complicated. Luckily, there’s a simple shortcut that helps you estimate how a fixed interest rate will affect your savings: the Rule of 72. The Basics The Rule of 72 is a tool used to estimate how [...]
Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds
FINANCIAL TO-DOS FOR NEWLYWEDS Before the big day, sit down with your partner and talk finances. Some of these to-dos have a time limit—sometimes as short as two weeks after your wedding! Don’t miss out on money-saving adjustments by waiting too long after the [...]
What is a Bull or Bear Market?
WHAT IS A BULL OR BEAR MARKET? Financial news throws around a lot of confusing terms. Unless you know bear from bull, red from black, and The Dow from The NASDAQ, it can be hard to understand exactly what is being said. But it [...]
Recession FAQs
RECESSION FAQ Recessions are complex, intimidating, and varied. So we look for simple, easy, and general answers on how to deal with them. But broad generalizations have created recession myths that aren’t always true. Are Recessions Bad for Everyone? Not necessarily. Recessions are the [...]
How to Increase Your Gas Mileage
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR GAS MILEAGE No amount of wishful thinking will lower prices at the pump. Instead, focus on efforts that will make a difference—follow these 8 tips to increase your gas mileage and get the most out of every gallon. 1. Drop [...]
What is a Recession?
WHAT IS A RECESSION? In the most broad terms, a recession is a period of multiple months where the economy declines. That means that there’s less money being spent by the general public and higher rates of unemployment. Defining a Recession Many economists define [...]