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Learning about investing can feel like a lot. But actually doing it...could make you a lot.
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Get Rid of Student DebtSome relationships aren’t built to last. Learn how to break up your loans. And never, ever get back together.
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Save for EmergenciesLife's full of surprises. Emergency funds save the day when you get the not-so-fun and expensive kind.
Skimm'tionary: Econ 101
When the price of an asset (like stocks or housing) grows so fast, it’s unsustainable. When it eventually pops, it deflates a lot of wallets, too.
A measurement of how people feel about the economy now and where it might be going in the future. More confidence = more spending. Spending more stimulates the economy. And around we go.
Your Wallet
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No one knows when the next recession will hit. But whenever it does, it may not be pretty for anyone’s finances.
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Hint: it's not always a good thing.
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It's not just what you pay at the pump.
Face the Future
Don’t let the future freak you out. We’re taking the guesswork out of your biggest money moves. So you can plan smarter, figure it out, and Face the Future...SEE ALL
Skimm'tionary: Student Loans
Learn the loans language. So when you come across 'capitalized interest' and 'deferment' in a sentence, you're less 'WTF?' and more 'I got this.'
When unpaid interest is added to your loan. Think of it as monetary punishment for not making payments. A lot of capitalized interest means you’ll end up paying back WAY more than you borrowed. Not fun.
Combining multiple federal loans to simplify your life. Anddd exhale. You might get a lower monthly payment now if you extend the loan term. But stretching out your timeline means you’ll end up paying more in interest over time.
Saving and Investing
Earn. Save. Invest. Repeat.
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There are some easy ways to cut back. No cooking skills required.
Skimm'tionary: Emergency Savings
Speaking the 'emergency savings' language is part of the fun(d).
A savings account just for surprise expenses. Think: losing your job or a surprise vet bill. Teeth-whitening and a last-minute bachelorette party invite not included. Experts recommend saving three to six months’ worth of take-home pay. Side effects include sleeping like a baby.
A popular budgeting framework that breaks down your paycheck like this: 50% goes toward basic needs (housing, groceries, transportation), 20% to saving and investing, and 30% for wants (Netflix, happy hours, haircuts).