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The coronavirus and COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States have quickly changed our lives in many ways. While health and public safety are top priority, many of us are concerned about our personal finances, and how we will take care of ourselves and our families. Some of us have lost jobs. Some of us have had our hours drastically reduced. Some of us do not have child care so we cannot go to work. Some of us are ill or caring for someone who is ill. Some of us have seen the value of our inv ...
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Have you ever dreamed of retiring early? Or wondered what your life would be like if you didn’t have to work a 9 to 5? An increasing number of people are redefining what retirement means for them. In this episode of Protecting Your Finances, Karen Boothe from Engage Forward is chatting with Heather Culp and Kim Edwards about the FIRE (Financial Ind…
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It’s time to go back to the classroom, and for the first time in a long time, we’re not talking about the generation of school kids today who are sick of virtual learning. These are lessons for those of us who thought we’d escaped math homework forever. In this episode of Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19, host Karen Boothe from Engage Forwa…
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Budget Fundamentals That Will Help Set You Up For Success
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A balanced budget is central to financial stability, but many people are missing important pieces that prevent them from seeing a complete picture of their finances. Learn core budgeting principles and beyond in this third episode of the Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19 podcast. Hosts Karen Boothe, bankruptcy attorney Heather Culp, and reti…
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Pandemic Economics: How To Manage Your Debt and Spending
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Americans are returning to normal spending habits for the first time since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are they paying off debt as fast as they’re accumulating it? Consumer debt has risen to $14.6 trillion in the first three months of 2021 — with student and auto loans especially high, according to recent article on Bloomberg Wealth. I…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride for many of us. While the public health issue is significant, COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected the world’s economic situation as well. We’re in a state of fragility, with people losing jobs or working reduced hours, and businesses closing due to the crisis. On an individual level, this crisis has…
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