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My father signed up for cable/internet in my name and now it’s in collections.

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Question:Title says it all pretty much.The total collections amount to just under $2000. I just checked credit karma and saw continue reading

How do people typically strike the right balance when it comes to saving for a house vs. saving for retirement?

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Question:I am 24 and I would like to invest as much of my income as possible, but I would also continue reading

What should I do with my $5k graduation gift?

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Question:My parents gave me a late graduation present of $5k. I'm not sure how to best use this money, so continue reading

How do I lower my monthly payments?

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Question:I am currently in grad school. When I graduate, I expect to have about 45k of debt. I have heard continue reading

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I haven’t filed my taxes in 8-10 years. I want to get this cleared up but I’m afraid I’ll be in deep sh#! with the IRS.

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Question:I recently lost my job at a credit union. I haven't filed in 8-10 year because as each year goes continue reading

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Susie Mulholland, A Financially Fit Story

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

“You can make wealth happen, it's not by chance that people who don't have money, get money. You know you continue reading

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I Hate Taxes — So Why Do I Care About AGI? How to Make Thousands of Dollars by Managing Adjusted Gross Income

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

Hate is a strong word.I didn’t let my children use the word as they grew up. But I hate taxes. continue reading

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Gene Zdrazil, A Financially Fit Story

Financially Fit February 4, 2019

“Financially Fit put us through some changes. It allowed us to use our assets in different ways. Get read of continue reading

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What are some good books on personal finance?

Financially Fit January 24, 2019

Question:I'm a 21-year-old female, still living with my parents but working full time. I'm asking because, I want a good continue reading