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Does Adding Your Spouse to a Credit Card Affect Your Credit?
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Adding your spouse to a credit card could indirectly affect your credit, for better or for worse. First, though, consider that many married people choose to combine their finances — using a joint bank account and treating all income as shared. Others keep some or all of their money separate. But regardless of whether or […]
What to Do After You Graduate From Law School
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Life after law school can be an exciting time as you look forward to your new career. There are plenty of opportunities available to those with a JD. Some avenues to consider include practicing law at a firm, specializing as an attorney in a field like patents, contracts, immigration (and many more), working as general […]
All You Need to Know About Loans for Legal Fees
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Legal fees can get expensive. Whether you need to hire an attorney for a divorce case, to represent you against criminal charges, or to guide you through the adoption process, the cost can be prohibitive — but that doesn’t mean you should move forward without legal counsel. Instead, there are a few different ways to […]
Budgeting as a New Doctor
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Dr. Christine M. has always been goal-oriented about her finances. That approach worked well when she decided to become a doctor. She stretched an annual salary of $55,000 during her five years as a resident and fellow. Once she became a new doctor in private practice on the East Coast, she made paying down her […]
Guide to Junk Bonds and Their Pros and Cons
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A high-yield bond, often called a junk bond, is debt issued by a corporation that has failed to achieve the credit rating of more stable companies. Though they tend to be high-yield, they’re also very risky in most cases. All investments fall somewhere along the spectrum of risk and reward. In order to increase the […]