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Amanda has written in the personal finance space for several years and previously worked as a risk analyst at a local community bank. She researches economics, emerging financial trends and the future ...

No matter how great of a budgeter you might be, it’s essential to maintain at least $1,000 in your checking account. You never want to be caught with unexpected expenses and not have enough money to ...

How much money should you have in your savings account? It’s a trickier question than you might think. Too little and you’re liable to incur debt; too much and you’ll miss out on long-term capital ...