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The Income Needed to Pay Rent in the 10 Largest U.S. Cities

on September 28, 2021

Even before the pandemic, median incomes in these cities weren’t enough to pay rent without stretching the household budget.

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8 Ways to Boost Retirement Confidence in Your 40s and 50s

on September 14, 2021

Your midlife crisis could be the result of financial stress. Here’s how to fix the problem.

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How to Tell If Fraudsters Have Opened Bank Accounts in Your Name

on August 12, 2021

A little-known consumer report can alert you to problems in your banking history.

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Stop Making These 10 Dumb Money Moves

on July 30, 2021

Even smart people make some of these money-losing moves. Here’s what to do instead.

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Complaints About Chime’s Banking Services Grow, New Report Says

on July 13, 2021

ProPublica found customers have complained of difficulty accessing their own accounts.

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10 Common and Costly Credit Missteps

on May 24, 2021

These mistakes can wreak havoc on your credit score, finances and access to loans. Here’s how to avoid them.

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10 Cities Where Women Are Buying Homes

on March 17, 2021

Single women make up a bigger percentage of homebuyers in these cities.

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5 Tips for Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle

on February 12, 2021

Once you start using payday loans, the interest charged can make it hard to stop.

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14 Important Reverse Mortgage Facts

on October 8, 2020

Ditch the commercials and learn how they work before you start shopping or rule these loans out.

6 Tips to Get the Best Deal on a Mortgage During the Pandemic
6 Tips to Get the Best Deal on a Mortgage During the Pandemic

on August 12, 2020

If you’re thinking about homeownership, now’s the time to catch the market dip.

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Your Top 5 Retirement Questions, Answered

on May 2, 2020

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.

Unhappy borrowers
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.

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

on April 10, 2020

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

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What Can You Do with 60 Days? A Lot — Take the 2-Month Challenge

on April 2, 2020

Being stuck at home for two months is depressing — unless you have a goal. Then, your coronavirus quarantine could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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3 Ways to Protect Your Credit — and Their Pros and Cons

on March 16, 2020

There are conventional ways to protect yourself from data breaches — and then there’s the nuclear option.

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12 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free

on January 19, 2020

Before you pull out that credit card, consider these ways to get products, services and experiences at no cost.

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The Most Hated Company in Every State

on September 23, 2019

These companies garner the most complaints by state on financial services and products.

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6 Situations in Which You Can Get a Free Credit Report

on August 27, 2019

Normally, you have only limited opportunities to get a free credit report. Here are some additional ways to get a report at no cost.

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How You Can Cash in on the Equifax Data Breach

on July 22, 2019

If you or anyone you know were among the 147 million people impacted by the 2017 Equifax hack, you need to read this.

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Errors in These 3 Reports Can Send Your Car Insurance Rates Soaring

on July 4, 2019

Insurers can check auto claim histories before setting premiums. Here’s how to learn what they are finding out about your past.

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