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A Critical Look at How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast
Stop pushing your card to the back of your wallet to avoid the thoughts of payments, start paying off credit card debt fast! With our critical look at debt you’ll be financially free in no time.
5 Steps to Managing Credit Card Debt When You're Young
When you’re young, financial independence is still new and that can make debt management very challenging. Even people who’ve been “adulting” for years struggle with it. Here are five steps to ...
Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?
At Addition Financial, we often have members ask us about student loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge. They want to know whether they can qualify and if it’s a good idea to apply for ...
4 Benefits to Refinancing Student Loans After Graduation
If you just graduated or if you’ve been done with school for a while, you may be struggling to pay off student loans. In many cases, refinancing is a great idea. There are some exceptions, but here ...
When & How to Start Contributing to a Child Savings Account
We have some thoughts about the best time to open a savings account for your child – and how much you should contribute to it. Here’s what you need to know.
What's the Average Cost of Having a Baby in 2024?
In this post, we’ll focus on the costs associated with pregnancy and preparing for your first child. We’ll also touch on some of the long-term costs.
A Financial Perspective: When is the Right Time to Have a Baby?
If you’re wondering when to have a baby, here are the financial boxes to check to figure out when it’s the right time.
5 Financial Money Problems in Marriage & What to Do About Them
It’s important to think about the ways that marriage will affect your financial picture. Money is the number one cause of disagreements between married couples. With that in mind, here are five money ...
8 Best Honeymoon Destinations on a Budget
At Addition Financial, we love to help out when our members are getting married. Here are some of the best honeymoon destinations on a budget – so you can unwind after the wedding and get your ...
Separate Bank Accounts vs. Combining Finances After Marriage
Should newlywed couples keep separate bank accounts in marriage or is combining finances after marriage the best thing to do? Depending on your individual financial picture and relationship, there ...
What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Get Married?
When it comes to your credit score, there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings related to marriage. Here’s what you need to know.
Average Wedding Cost & Budget Breakdown for Florida Couples
At Additional Financial, our members sometimes ask us about the average wedding cost as they create a budget. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, we can offer some guidance. Here’s what you ...
