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For young people in debt, bankruptcy seems like a get out of jail free card. Is it?
Bankruptcy is gaining popularity among younger generations. Here are some considerations before filing.
5 min read Nov 12, 2025 -
Car repossessions are up 43%. Here’s what to do if it happens to you
Shock. Anger. Shame. And finally, hopelessness. The emotions that follow a car repossession can be overwhelming, but they often converge into one lingering question: “What do I do now?” As an insurance [...]
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Debt isn’t always negative: Good vs. bad debt
Debt can lead to long-term financial problems or help you build your finances.
4 min read Nov 12, 2025 -
This single mom of 3 uses SNAP to feed her family. Now, she’s caught in a political tug-of-war
The government shutdown has led to food insecurity for SNAP recipients.
3 min read Nov 10, 2025 -
What debts can be consolidated? 4 types to consider combining
When used properly, debt consolidation can improve finances and credit.
6 min read Nov 05, 2025 -
These financial planners have a message for women: You’re in charge
Building wealth is hard. For women, it’s even harder. Women typically earn less than men. When trying to move up, many find that bias is still the norm in many corners of the American workplace. They’re [...]
6 min read Nov 05, 2025 -
Corporate America wasn’t cutting it for these women, so they rewrote the rules
Meet the women who left corporate life to redefine success on their own terms.
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A letter to my daughter: Career advice for an unfair world
Dear Abby, You probably won’t earn as much money as a man who does the same work for most of your career. I know this makes you mad. It makes me mad, too. This gender pay gap has been a problem [...]
5 min read Nov 04, 2025 -
Black and Hispanic women face the longest wait for equal pay
Unless employers change the way they value women, pay equality may never come for some minorities.
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These jobs are best – and worst – for gender pay equality
A look at the gender pay gap by occupation and industry.
1 min read Nov 04, 2025
