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6 Credit Card Costs You Should Never Pay
Miranda Marquit on September 16, 2023
All of these credit card fees and charges are avoidable.
Debt Consolidation vs. Debt Settlement: 5 Things You Need To Know
Miranda Marquit on September 7, 2023
If you need to destroy some debt, debt consolidation and debt settlement are two popular options. But what’s the difference, and which is better?
7 Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Years Earlier
Marilyn Lewis on September 4, 2023
Here’s how to free yourself from your biggest debt faster than you would think possible.
How Much Should You Have in Emergency Savings?
Kathleen Coxwell on June 26, 2023
Find out why an emergency fund is crucial to setting yourself up for financial wellness.
Why You Should Worry About Using Payment Apps
Chris Kissell on June 2, 2023
Never mind failing banks — it’s popular payment apps that should keep you up at night.
This Restaurant Is Offering a ‘Pay When You Die’ Deal
B.T. Ballenger on June 2, 2023
All you have to do is add a teensy little clause to your will.
All the Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off by Outrageous Junk Fees
Robert Bruce (The Penny Hoarder) on May 1, 2023
You may be paying unnecessary or inflated fees, and plenty of businesses count on you not noticing. Here’s how to find and fight junk fees.
6 Things U.S. Workers Want Most From Their Retirement Plan Provider
Chris Kissell on April 17, 2023
Workers say these are the essential perks any good retirement plan should offer.
5 Sneaky Ways Retailers Manipulate Shoppers Online
Jim Gold on April 14, 2023
Here’s how retailers make us spend more and share private information with them through their websites and apps.
Bad or No Credit Score? CreditStrong Can Help
MTN Staff on November 8, 2023
Sponsored. If you’d like to build a super credit score, here are some tools that could make your day.
6 Ways to Tackle Your Unpaid Medical Bills
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on January 4, 2023
Medical debt can do lasting damage to your finances. Find out here how you can help lower or even eliminate it.
5 Ways to Deal With Debt Collectors if You’re Afraid to Pick Up the Phone
Jen Smith (The Penny Hoarder) on January 4, 2023
Debt collection can be intimidating. Here’s how you can get a better hold on the situation.
What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Can It Boost Credit?
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on January 3, 2023
Learn the difference between unsecured and secured credit here — and see if a secured credit card can help you build a better credit score.
Top 15 Cities Where People Are Buying Investment Properties
Stessa Editors on September 12, 2022
Homeowners can earn a lot of money by renting out their property.
Where Are Young Buyers Relying on Older Co-Signers to Buy Homes?
Lauren Thomas on June 16, 2022
Aspiring homebuyers are avoiding being priced out of the market with the help of older friends and family in these places.
15 Cities Where Homebuyers Make the Biggest Down Payments
Inspection Support Network Editors on May 16, 2022
There is a deficit of homes, which means higher costs. In these areas, the competitive market has pushed buyers to put more money down.
12 Tips for Surviving a Volatile Stock Market
Marilyn Lewis on May 10, 2022
Uncertainty is scary. How do investors stay calm and avoid mistakes?
15 Cities With the Most Luxury Home Sales
Inspection Support Network Editors on May 9, 2022
High-end home sales were rising even before the pandemic. Federal data shows these are the places where it’s happening the most now.
15 Cities Where Homebuyers Get the Best Interest Rates
Jonathan Jones on April 13, 2022
As mortgage interest rates creep up, federal data shows these places are still in the best shape.
Where Are Seniors Buying Homes?
Jonathan Jones on April 11, 2022
Federal data shows these are the places where the most seniors are buying homes.
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