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Need a Car Loan? It Might Be Getting More Difficult
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2021
Lenders are tightening the purse strings, but we’ve got the tips that can help you get a great car loan.
14 Ways for College Grads to Build Good Credit
Marilyn Lewis on March 3, 2021
Now that you’ve got your college degree, you’ll need a strategy for using credit and growing your credit score
Ask Stacy: What’s the Best Way to Borrow?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 8, 2021
The best way to borrow used to be the only way to borrow: from a bank. These days, however, that may be the least attractive alternative.
Earn More on Your Savings With This Strategy
Jim Gold on March 13, 2017
With banks still paying so little interest on savings, you could make your money work harder with well-chosen dividend-paying stocks.
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay for Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We’ve all seen the ads: Protect your credit for just $9.95 a month! Worth the money? Here are three reasons why it’s not.
How Homebuyers Can Save Despite Plummeting Affordability
Chris Kissell on February 8, 2017
A new report says it now takes 22 percent of median income to pay monthly housing costs, the highest level since 2010. We’ve got tips that can help you save in this challenging market.
Consumer Protections Under Threat From Executive Order
Geof Wheelwright on November 2, 2020
Initiatives by President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers promise major changes to financial regulations that could undermine some recent consumer protections.
Ask Stacy: The Most-Asked Money Questions of 2016
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Here are some of the most popular categories of reader questions from 2016, along with answers. Odds are you’ve probably wondered about some of these things yourself.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in January
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2020
Check out awesome deals for the new year — from fitness equipment to linen — and some purchases to avoid. Plus, the best stores to shop this month.
Funny Money: Financial Wit and Wisdom From 50 Top Comedians
Jim Gold on May 20, 2021
Comedians from Mae West and Groucho Marx to John Oliver and Kevin Hart remind us there’s no end to our foolishness on the subject of money.
Ask Stacy: Should I Borrow From My Retirement Account to Pay Debts?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
One in 5 Americans able to borrow from their 401(k)s have done so. But that doesn’t mean it’s a great idea.
8 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement
Marilyn Lewis on September 8, 2018
You can head off some of the worst financial blunders in retirement by being aware of them, then taking action.
32 of the Highest-Paid American Speakers
Dori Zinn on October 11, 2016
Imagine making from $20,000 to more than $1 million just to speak for an hour. Find out which politicians, authors and pundits are cashing in.
11 Essential Tips for Buying the Right Car at the Right Price
Ari Cetron on September 19, 2016
Car shopping can be daunting, but these steps will put you in the driver’s seat instead of at the mercy of dealers.
How to Use 529 College Savings and Not Run Afoul of the IRS
Marilyn Lewis on September 12, 2016
State-sponsored savings plans are a great tool for covering the daunting cost of tuition and more, but you need to follow the rules or the tax man will get you.
Wells Fargo to Pay $190 Million for Illegally Opened Accounts
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2016
Federal regulators say bank workers secretly opened more than 2 million unauthorized accounts to boost their sales figures, leaving unwitting consumers on the hook for charges.
How Much College Students Need to Work to ‘Get By’
Krystal Steinmetz on July 26, 2016
Here’s why it’s difficult, if not darn near impossible, for college students to work their way through school these days.
10 Top Checking Accounts for College Students
Karla Bowsher on July 26, 2016
A new analysis identifies the accounts with the best features and the lowest fees.
How to Avoid the Dreaded Middle Seat on the Plane
Christopher Elliott on July 13, 2016
Check out these savvy travelers’ strategies for getting the airplane seats they want without paying extra.
4 Costly Facts You Don’t Know About Credit Scores
Karla Bowsher on April 30, 2020
A survey finds that while most Americans now understand the basics of credit scores, many still fail to understand crucial details.
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