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Life Insurance Myth 3 - Life Insurance is Expensive

Life insurance is less expensive than most people think.What’s stopping people from getting the life insurance protection they need? That pesky little myth that it costs too much.

Life Insurance Myth 2 - Life Insurance Thru Work is Sufficient

A life insurance policy provided through your job is a great benefit, but it may not provide enough protection for you and your family.
Life insurance from your employer, called group term life insurance, is offered for free or at a low cost, and typically provides basic coverage of at least one year of your salary. 
This type of life insurance has its pluses and minuses.

Life Insurance Myth 1 - Young People Do Not Need Life Insurance

Although you may not have started your own family, you may provide or receive support from family members, and you don’t want to create a financial burden for them should something happen to you. 
Life insurance can also offer living benefits and accrue cash value.

Effects of Closing Credit Cards

Americans owe over $900 billion in credit card debt, and credit card interest rates are on the rise – now over 15 percent.So if you’re on a mission to reduce or eliminate your credit card debt (go you!), you may be thinking you should close out your credit cards.
However, you need to know that doing that may have several effects, some of which may not be what you’d expect.

How to eliminate debt fast

Most of us wish we could be debt free, but it seems like a dream reserved for a few financial wizards.
It is possible to become debt free. One method, the so-called “snowball” method, can be an effective way to get on top of those seemingly never-ending payments.
The snowball method of debt repayment is intended to help simplify the process, you’re starting with smaller balances and working your way up.
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How to build credit

Your credit score can affect a lot more than just your interest rates or credit limits. Your credit history can have an impact on your eligibility for rental leases, raise (or lower) your auto insurance rates, or even affect your eligibility for certain jobs. Because credit history affects so many aspects of financial life, it’s important to begin building a solid credit history as early as possible. So, where do you start?

How to Create a Budget

You’ve set up your and organized your budget. You’ve discussed it with family members and anyone else to whom the budget applies. You’ve checked off all the boxes. Yet somehow – at the end of the month, the math isn’t working out. The budget is busted!