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Why So Many 55+ People Are Going Bankrupt and How to Bounce Back

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The number of people 55 and older filing bankruptcies has skyrocketed since 1991, and that’s even more true for those 65 and older. Bankruptcy can offer a fresh start if you’ve fallen on tough times and are unable to pay your bills. Once you file bankr… Continue reading →

Why So Many 55+ People Are Going Bankrupt and How to Bounce Back

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The number of people 55 and older filing bankruptcies has skyrocketed since 1991, and that’s even more true for those 65 and older. Bankruptcy can offer a fresh start if you’ve fallen on tough times and are unable to pay your bills. Once you file bankr… Continue reading →

Should You Get a Second Mortgage to Pay for College?

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Julie (who prefers to use a pseudonym for this story), 54, wants to get her daughter through college without incurring any student loans for the $30,000 annual tuition. So, she helped fund her daughter’s freshman year by taking out a kind of second mor… Continue reading →

Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?

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Should you save for retirement or get out of debt? It depends on your circumstances. Money Girl answers a listener question and provides a five-step guide to help you prioritize your precious financial resources. Continue reading →

Uncovering deception in real estate tech fundraising

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The best practice — and the most transparent — is talking about equity as equity, debt as debt, and not inflating the headline number by combining the two. Continue reading →

The 3 Big Financial Pain Points of Americans

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If you look only at the nation’s low, 3.7% unemployment rate, it would be easy to assume that the economy’s humming and that Americans are feeling great about their finances. But after reviewing five recent notable surveys, I believe many people are ac… Continue reading →