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NerdWallet writer Hal M. Bundrick gives a certified financial planner's take on trends and news — and offers you important context for handling your money.
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Build a plan for tomorrow
Well-run personal finances start with three things: an emergency fund, recurring savings and a plan for debt.
Student loan relief may have given you the room to act on any toxic debt. You have options that range from budgeting to consolidation to bankruptcy.
You may need every penny, or you may simply be looking for the best places to use the extra cash you have. It all starts with a budget.
If you're in the rebuilding stages, there are many paths back to a credit history you can use as a tool for financial progress.
