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How to budget for an apartment: Determining how much rent you can afford

Striking out on your own for the first time? Or maybe you’re moving to a new town? No matter the…

Planning

Family financial planning: Steps to get your household finances on track

Managing your own finances can be tough enough. Pile on the finances of your whole household and things can get…

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5 tips for managing money in times of historic inflation

The Spruce team connected with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, who shared advice from her own personal experience. Every time…

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What does APR mean?

APR means Annual Percentage Rate. It’s a common acronym you’ll hear related to borrowing money. In simple terms, you can think of APR as the…

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