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Getting hit with a large tax bill can be frustrating, but there are ways to handle it. #TaxSeason #Taxes #Expenses oppl.co/3mQoQCG

With #InterestRates at a low, you may be thinking about #Refinancing your mortgage. Joanne Gaskin of @FICO explains how lenders and investors consider your #creditscore when calculating interest rates. oppl.co/3a7BAzu

New to #Savings? Check out this tip from @doubleTPFP's Vickie Hampton: “Setting up an automatic transaction from checking to savings can help build your savings habit.” #Budgeting #FinancialPlanning oppl.co/2KOBaoc

Matt Goren of @TheAmerCol and Reilly White of @UNM give tips to help establish a good credit history no matter your stage of life. #FinancialGoals #BuildingCredit #CreditScores oppl.co/3uo75hn

For most Americans, a #TaxRefund means an influx of cash. Learn how to make the most of your tax refund to set yourself up for success. #FinancialPlanning #Taxes oppl.co/3aNvLrN

#CreditCardFraud and #IdentityTheft continue to be a major financial #Security issue. @axton7 of @sdstate and Eric Chan-Tin of @LoyolaChicago explain how consumers can protect themselves and their #CreditCards. oppl.co/3aRXEiy

Have you lied about money to your partner? Michelle Jeanfreau of @SouthernMiss and Megan McCoy of @kstate share steps for becoming more transparent about money in relationships. #MoneyGoals #FinancialFreedom #LoveAndMoney #MoneyManagement oppl.co/3spfQWq

“After March 2020 and the onset of #COVID19, about half of consumers withdrew money from their #savings account for a #FinancialEmergency. Most often, the emergency involved a job loss or loss of #income.” Learn more: oppl.co/save-money

2020 did not go according to plan for many people, especially when it came to #PersonalFinances. From #Income to #Expenses, #MoneyManagement and #Saving, see how the data measured up: oppl.co/3pULucO

Babies change everything, including your #finances. @moneytalk1 shares how to reduce the impact of new baby-related expenses on your wallet. #Budgeting #NewParents #MajorLifeExpenses #FinancialPlanning oppl.co/2ZNNbhy

#TaxSeason is right around the corner! Alison Flores of @HRBlock and Bill Dunn @PayNews share key areas for #TaxPayers to verify on their #W2 form. oppl.co/W2 #TaxPlanning #Taxes #TaxPrep

#NewsYouCanUse: Even with the economic challenges of 2020, most consumers were still able to stash some cash away. Take a look at who was able to #SaveMoney last year: oppl.co/save-money

“Although income isn’t tied to relationship outcomes, the more #debt couples have when they come into a marriage, the more strain it will put on their relationship,” says Ashley LeBaron, family finance researcher at @nortonschool @uarizona. oppl.co/2McXgBB #BuildingCredit

Did you know using #CreditCards isn’t the only way to build credit? Thomas Quinn, vice president of scores at @FICO, shared credit-building methods with us for those who need a boost. oppl.co/2Yea9Of #CreditScores #BuildingCredit

Savings accounts and checking accounts both keep your money safe and secure, but these accounts are not the same. Vickie Hampton of @DoubleTPFP and Stuart Heckman of @KStateIPFP break down the differences between them. #Saving #FinancialPlanning #Banking oppl.co/2KOBaoc

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SPI researcher, Sam Bufe, was interviewed in this recent @OppLoans story! Read the interview at the link below.

A savings account doesn’t come to fruition overnight. Taking small steps can make a huge difference in the long-run. Sam Bufe of @WashUSPI @WUSTL, @Laurie_Itkin, and @CliffRobb of @UWMadison give practical tips on #saving during emergencies. oppl.co/39Z8QIy

Thank you @TheSmartWallet_ for featuring our article by personal finance writer Ashley Altus on how to save money during a recession. oppl.co/smartwallet #MoneyManagement #Budgeting #Saving #FinancialGoals

Thinking about opening high-yield savings accounts? Here’s what you need to know about how to find the best one for you. oppl.co/36V7L2E @cpafirmnyc1 @BankrateGreg @Bankrate #Saving #FinancialGoals #Banking