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Is a Second Stimulus Check and Extended Unemployment Benefits on the Way?

on April 27, 2021

Here’s what coronavirus-related aid could be forthcoming from Congress.

Some 11 Million Homeowners Can Cut Their Mortgage Payments With Refinancing

on November 2, 2020

More people have become eligible for refinancing as mortgage rates have steadily moved lower in recent months.

5 Places to Check for the Best Cell Phone Plans

on June 15, 2020

If you think you’re overpaying for your cell phone, you’re probably right.

8 Easy Ways to Build Credit From Scratch

on June 3, 2020

These simple steps will help you borrow money and build a credit history.

3 Smart Reasons to Get a New Credit Card Now

on July 1, 2020

Here are the best cards to meet common needs — balance transfers, travel rewards, establishing credit and more.

7 Tips to Get Through a Coronavirus Furlough

on April 27, 2021

There are a number of ways to try to stay afloat when you’re not receiving your normal pay.

Your Top 5 Retirement Questions, Answered

on August 9, 2021

How much will you need to retire? How should you invest? When should you take Social Security? Should you buy an annuity? Everyone has retirement questions. Here are your answers.

5 Apps to Make Life Easier While Sheltering in Place

on April 27, 2021

These programs make daily activities easier during the coronavirus pandemic.

7 of the Dumbest Ways to Borrow Money

on April 30, 2020

These types of loans may cost you more than you realize. Here’s what to watch out for — and some better alternatives.

How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster

on April 27, 2021

Millions of Americans are still waiting for their coronavirus stimulus payments to come in. If you’re one of them, you can try entering your bank account info on the IRS website. And if you don’t have a bank, you can have your payment sent to a prepaid card.

This Tool Makes It Easy to Slash Bills and Build Savings

on April 22, 2020

What if you had a financial assistant to negotiate your bills, automate your saving and analyze your spending to identify problem areas? I tried this one out.

How Will a Car Repossession Affect My Credit?

on July 9, 2020

Here’s what happens when there’s no place to go but up.

Make 24 Times More on Your Savings

on April 15, 2020

This online bank offers a way to build savings at a rate far above the national average.

This Tool Can Save You Hundreds on Recurring Costs

on April 14, 2020

It’s so easy to lose track of how much you spend on subscriptions and more. This app makes it easy to monitor and cancel unwanted payments.

Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payment? Here’s How to Request Relief 

on April 27, 2021

If you’re worried about missing an upcoming mortgage payment, you have some options.

My Credit Card’s Concierge Service Helped Me Find Toilet Paper

on April 27, 2021

Most often, credit card concierges are trained to assist with travel bookings, hard-to-find restaurant reservations, gift ideas and sports and theater tickets. But they can also help you find hot items you may need while you’re hunkering down at home.

Beware These 5 Common Work-From-Home Scams

on November 1, 2021

You can spot scammers and con artists with a little know-how.

12 Easy Ways To Make Make Money Online Without Leaving Home

and on July 27, 2023

If you’re hanging around the house a lot these days — and who isn’t? — use your time to make some extra cash.

Now Is the Time to Get a Loan to Fit Your Life

on April 27, 2021

Sometimes debt is unavoidable. But there are good and bad ways to get the financing you need. See which one makes sense for your situation.

How to Earn More Money on Your Savings

on March 11, 2020

While many banks are paying virtually no interest on savings accounts, you can get more with these alternatives.

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