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These offers can be a huge help to individuals who are struggling to pay their debts, but they're hard to sc Low-Stress Jobs 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The least stressful jobs that offer good work-life balanceWith the pandemic continuing in 2023, and the possibility of a recession that could mean slower job growth, higher inflation and rising interest rates, jobs with a lower educational cost to get started, as well as better work-life balance, ar How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Those who have an overwhelming amount of student loan debt are often unable to contribute to a 401(k) plan and qualify for a valuable 401(k) match. The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 29, 2022, allows eligible employees to receive a 401(k) match if they are m Preparing High School Students to Become Teachers 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools and districts were dealing with teacher shortages. 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Oftenti Is a Joint Credit Card Right for You? 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Families tend to share a lot, and in many cases this includes bank accounts and mortgages. This often means joint accounts, but can your family also have a joint credit card? Although joint accounts exist, they aren't common. If you find a joint credit card you like, make sure you know how it works Survey: Nearly 45% Had Credit Card Debt Before Paying for a Wedding 02/14/2023 07:00pm • An early February survey by U.S. News shows that almost five in 10 respondents had existing credit card debt before spending money on a wedding. More survey highlights-- To pay for the wedding, 25.6% carried a balance on a credit card and 11.5% used a personal loan.-- Over 34% say they disregarded t 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Picking the right dividend stocks is no easy task. First, you have to find a company that pays a decent yield that is better than the typical S&P 500 constituent. 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