Posts by: Amanda Blankenship

by Amanda Blankenship

6 Controversial Takes on Why Financial Literacy Shouldn’t Be Taught in Schools Financial literacy is often promoted as a must-have subject in schools, right up there with math and science. But not ev... read the story

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When Financial Influencers Mislead: The Dark Side of ‘Finfluencing’ Over the past decade, financial influencers—also known as “finfluencers“—have taken social media by stor... read the story

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Retirement Withdrawal Strategies Demystified: A Guide for Savers After years of building your nest egg, knowing how to withdraw your savings is just as important as how you saved it. Re... read the story

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Here are the Kroger Money Services Hours of Operation Whether you need a money order, cash a check, or you need to send cash via Western Union, Kroger’s money center can he... read the story

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Impulse Control: How to Stop Impulse Buying and Boost Your Savings Are you struggling with impulse buying? This behavior can seriously derail your financial goals, making it difficult to ... read the story

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Stay Vigilant: Recognizing and Avoiding EBT Scams Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are a lifeline for millions of Americans. At one point during my childhood, our ... read the story

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Planning Parenthood: How Much to Save for a Baby and Other Expenses There is little else more exciting than bringing a new baby into the world. While I didn’t plan either of my child... read the story

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How to Save $10,000 in a Year: Your Step-by-Step Financial Blueprint Having a savings goal of $10,000 might seem overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to put a down payment on a home, ... read the story

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How Much Retirement Savings Should You Have by 40 If You Want to Retire By 60? Retiring by 60 is a dream for many, but it takes careful planning—and smart saving—to make it a reality. If you̵... read the story

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Here Are the Most Useful Kitchen Gadgets Under $10 on Amazon Nearly everyone’s kitchens are filled with the usual pots and pans, can openers, and utensils. However, there are ... read the story