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The Income Needed to Pay Rent in the 10 Largest U.S. Cities
Nadia Ahmad on September 28, 2021
Even before the pandemic, median incomes in these cities weren’t enough to pay rent without stretching the household budget.
8 Ways to Boost Retirement Confidence in Your 40s and 50s
Kathleen Coxwell on September 14, 2021
Your midlife crisis could be the result of financial stress. Here’s how to fix the problem.
How to Tell If Fraudsters Have Opened Bank Accounts in Your Name
Karla Bowsher on August 12, 2021
A little-known consumer report can alert you to problems in your banking history.
Stop Making These 10 Dumb Money Moves
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 30, 2021
Even smart people make some of these money-losing moves. Here’s what to do instead.
Complaints About Chime’s Banking Services Grow, New Report Says
Chris Kissell on July 13, 2021
ProPublica found customers have complained of difficulty accessing their own accounts.
10 Common and Costly Credit Missteps
Allison Martin on May 24, 2021
These mistakes can wreak havoc on your credit score, finances and access to loans. Here’s how to avoid them.
10 Cities Where Women Are Buying Homes
Nadia Ahmad on March 17, 2021
Single women make up a bigger percentage of homebuyers in these cities.
5 Tips for Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle
Lisa Rowan on February 12, 2021
Once you start using payday loans, the interest charged can make it hard to stop.
14 Important Reverse Mortgage Facts
Kathleen Coxwell 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
Kim Porter on August 12, 2020
If you’re thinking about homeownership, now’s the time to catch the market dip.
Your Top 5 Retirement Questions, Answered
Stacy Johnson CPA 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.
7 of the Dumbest Ways to Borrow Money
Marilyn Lewis 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.
Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payment? Here’s How to Request Relief
Marilyn Lewis on April 10, 2020
If you’re worried about missing an upcoming mortgage payment, you have some options.
What Can You Do with 60 Days? A Lot — Take the 2-Month Challenge
Bob Sullivan 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.
3 Ways to Protect Your Credit — and Their Pros and Cons
Ari Cetron on March 16, 2020
There are conventional ways to protect yourself from data breaches — and then there’s the nuclear option.
12 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
Gael F. Cooper on January 19, 2020
Before you pull out that credit card, consider these ways to get products, services and experiences at no cost.
The Most Hated Company in Every State
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 23, 2019
These companies garner the most complaints by state on financial services and products.
6 Situations in Which You Can Get a Free Credit Report
Karla Bowsher 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.
How You Can Cash in on the Equifax Data Breach
Chris Kissell 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.
Errors in These 3 Reports Can Send Your Car Insurance Rates Soaring
Karla Bowsher 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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