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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

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Nobody knows for sure whether we’ll see a recession or not,” said Amy Maliga, financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. But in a recession, you’ll want to consider padding your existing savings — especially due to recent inflation that has pushed the cost of living higher.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

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The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? If you are confused about whether you should pay off debt or save, you are not alone, although everyone’s financial situation is different. Should you pay off debt or save? appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash.