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Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”

Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”

Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. …

What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied

What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied

Are you in need of student financial aid? Here's what to do if your financial aid appeal has been denied. Learn more. The post What To Do If Your Fi…

Friday Flight: Tariff Tantrum, Southwest Succumbs, & The Greatest Grocers – Episode 957

Friday Flight: Tariff Tantrum, Southwest Succumbs, & The Greatest Grocers – Episode 957

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App

Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App

Klarna is a provider of a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. Klarna, which doubles as a shopping app, allows you to make purchases without paying in…

The Most Common Questions I Get Asked By Young Doctors

The Most Common Questions I Get Asked By Young Doctors

When I give my annual talks to residents and young docs, they ask many of the same questions. Here are all the answers. The post The Most Common Que…

The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For

The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For

The costliest thing you can lose and the economy of connection... The post The Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Pay For appeared first on Contrarian …

PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates

PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates

PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect. The…

11 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job

11 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job

Ask yourself these important questions before quitting your job to help decide if it's the best decision for you right now. The post 11 Questions to …

How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)

How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)

Inflation is a silent thief that erodes your wealth, reducing what your money can buy over time. For high-income earners and small business owners, i…

250 Logistic Company Names

250 Logistic Company Names

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip 250 Logistic Company Names Congratulations on deciding to start a logistics company! You’re about t…

12 Ways To Get a Free Sephora Gift Card

12 Ways To Get a Free Sephora Gift Card

Are you looking to find free Sephora gift cards? You’re in luck! There are several ways to snag these free gift cards without spending any mone…

Why Utah Could Be Another Boom State in the Very Near Future

Why Utah Could Be Another Boom State in the Very Near Future

In a previous article, I made the case for why North Carolina might be the next boom state. In an accompanying video, I also pointed out that Utah ha…

Big Changes Are Coming To Some Social Security Beneficiaries

Big Changes Are Coming To Some Social Security Beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making some major changes to how much it collects from beneficiaries that it has overpaid. If you’r…

Social Security Backtracks on Clawback Policy

Social Security Backtracks on Clawback Policy

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has partially reversed course on how much it collects or “claws back” from beneficiaries that it…

60 Universities Face Title IV Warnings Over Discrimination

60 Universities Face Title IV Warnings Over Discrimination

The Department of Education has warned 60 universities about Title IV violations linked to antisemitic harassment. Schools risk losing federal aid. T…

12 Ways To Prepare for a Recession

12 Ways To Prepare for a Recession

If you’ve read any type of financial news lately, chances are you’ve heard the whispers (or shouts) about a looming recession. But before…

The Most Common Money Traps (And How To Break Free)

The Most Common Money Traps (And How To Break Free)

Money traps are financial behaviors or situations that appear harmless but systematically drain your wealth over time. These traps can cost you thous…

Highlights and Behind the Scenes Stories from WCICON25 (Where Babies Learned and Loans Were Forgiven)

Highlights and Behind the Scenes Stories from WCICON25 (Where Babies Learned and Loans Were Forgive…

Now that WCICON25 is officially over, let's go behind the scenes while I tell you some of my favorite stories from the conference. The post Highlight…

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Trump’s plan to block certain workers from PSLF faces legal challenges, as federal law protects student loan forgiveness eligibility. The post Can Tr…

How to Ask for a Review

How to Ask for a Review

Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip How to Ask for a Review It would be great if you could just do an excellent job and positive review…