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3 Key Money Math Skills

Key Takeaways Compound interest, computational skills and amortization are the three key money concepts we all need to master. As Einstein observed, compound interest is

The State of Student Debt

Key Takeaways More than 70 percent of college graduates have outstanding student loans—with an average balance of $37,000—when they graduate. Studies show millennials are far

Know Your Loan Basics

Key Takeaways Four basic components of any type of loan are time, interest rate, loan amount and payment. Young adults tend to have four types

Used Car—Double the Benefits!

Key Takeaways Don’t tie up your cash when you’re young, but you have to be smart about your loan terms. Making slightly larger, or more

Side Gigs

Key Takeaways Stagnant wages and large student loans have made it difficult for many young people to move down the road toward full financial adulthood.

To Rent or Buy?

Key Takeaways Owning a home gives you great peace of mind, but it comes with a lot more responsibility than renting. Budget 1 percent of

Good Debt—Bad Debt

Key Takeaways When it comes to taking on debt, always think about what it will give you in the end. Fund appreciating assets; don’t fund