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Starting a Career in Accounting - Auditing, Wealth Management, Forensic Accounting, Payroll, and more! There has never been a bigger demand for accountants in EVERY type of business. What certifications will you need to launch your career? Read More...Business
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Unemployment and Other Assistance Programs - There are a variety of unemployment programs, and other assistance programs, that exist in order to help with people facing hard financial times, and low incomes. Some of these include Unemployment Insurance, SNAP Food Assistance… Read More...
When to Hire a Tax Professional - Most young people are perfectly capable filing their own taxes, such as filing the Form 1040. As personal finances grow and become more complex, knowing when to ask for help can get tricky. Read More...
Credit Reports - Credit reports are documents that keeps a record of (most) of your regular bill payments. They are not to be confused with credit scores, which is are single number. Having good credit reports are vital… Read More...
Budgeting - There's a difference between a "Project Budget" and a "Living Budget"! You'll need a different attitude when you're thinking about how to plan your monthly income, expenses, and savings goals compared to just how to… Read More...