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15 Cities Where Women Are Buying Homes
Inspection Support Network Editors on March 29, 2022
More women are moving into the real estate marketplace, especially in these metro areas.
15 Cities With the Highest Debt-to-Income Ratios in 2022
Jonathan Jones on April 15, 2022
People in these places are in over their heads financially, and it’s affecting their ability to buy homes.
9 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Timothy Moore (The Penny Hoarder) on February 15, 2022
Don’t let overdraft fees destroy your budget. Instead, find a bank that doesn’t charge when you overdraw your account.
10 Banks With the Lowest Ratings in America — Is Yours on the List?
Dana Sitar (The Penny Hoarder) on February 9, 2022
These are Americans’ least favorite banks — and what you can do if yours is one of them.
The Government Needs Your Help Cracking Down on Fees From Banks and Mortgage Lenders
Javier Simon on February 1, 2022
A federal agency wants to hear about excessive and unreasonable fees charged by financial institutions.
What Is APR: Here’s How Annual Percentage Rate Works
Whitney Hansen (The Penny Hoarder) on January 26, 2022
Knowing what an APR is and how much it will cost you is an essential part of maintaining good credit.
2 Credit Card Late Fee Amounts Increasing for 2022
Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2021
These maximum penalty amounts could affect anyone with a credit card.
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.
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 June 18, 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 23, 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 April 27, 2021
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 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.
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 27, 2021
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 27, 2021
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.
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