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When is the best time to claim Social Security?

  • Posted on July 28, 2023July 29, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Most of us have a vague idea of how Social Security works, or at least we’ve seen that money comes out of our paychecks for it. The basic idea is…

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The Truth About How Much House You Can Afford

  • Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Buying a home is a big decision, and one of the most often overlooked steps is to figure out your price range. It’s exciting to scroll through Zillow and check…

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Budget Doesn’t have to Be a Bad Word

  • Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
  • by BrightDime

The word “budget” is usually associated with restrictions. Like “dieting” it’s associated with cutting back, or depriving yourself of something. But we think that’s the wrong way to think about…

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What do I need to know about FDIC insurance?

  • Posted on March 18, 2023
  • by BrightDime

If you’ve had a bank account or visited a bank in the United States you’ve probably seen the letters “FDIC” before. FDIC stands for the Federal Deposit Insurance Company, a…

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Financial New Year’s Resolutions Fireside Chat

  • Posted on February 2, 2023February 7, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Did you miss our live discussion about financial new year’s resolutions? Over 88% of new year’s resolutions fail in the first month, and only 8% are successful. That’s why this…

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How to Get Started With BrightDime Webinars

  • Posted on February 2, 2023March 1, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Did you miss our live discussion on how you can use BrightDime to reduce your financial stress and set yourself up for financial success? We explored BrightDime’s money tools, educational…

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How to Fight Back Against Consumerism During the Holidays

  • Posted on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Did you miss our live discussion on how you can fight back against the overwhelming push to get you to spend more money during the holidays? You can watch the…

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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness FAQ

  • Posted on August 26, 2022October 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

The White House announced a plan to forgive some student loan debt along with other changes to federal student loan debt on Wednesday, August 24th. We’ve got answers to the…

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When is Buy Now, Pay Later a good idea?

  • Posted on July 29, 2022February 2, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Buy Now, Pay Later (or “BNPL”) has exploded in popularity recently. While each BNPL company’s offerings are different, the most common is a simple zero percent interest installment loan. When…

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The Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Posted on July 22, 2022March 1, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Buy now, pay later has exploded in popularity recently. These services offer a number of different options for paying with credit but the most common is a zero percent interest…

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