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Plan now for rising costs for health care, housing, debt, travel and taxes when you retire...
Index funds are an efficient way to invest diversely. Here's how to start.
Understanding the differences between a revocable and an irrevocable trust can be an impor...
If you’re in debt on a low income, these steps can help you get organized and develop a re...
Fractional shares are pieces of stocks or ETFs that you can buy based on the amount you wa...
A primary account holder on a financial account is the main user. Depending on the type of...
Whether you're shopping around for a loan or already have a mortgage that seems too expens...
Health savings accounts have annual contribution maximums, but it may not be prudent to ma...
A few different factors go into calculating the size of your benefit, but there may be thi...
The cost of living can have a significant impact on your lifestyle and ability to cover ne...
If you’ve had a debt sent to collections, you should receive a debt validation letter soon...
If you’re struggling with your debt payments or you want to streamline your repayment plan...
If you’ve recently had a debt canceled, it’s important to understand what happens next and...
As an expectant mom, I sharply increased my emergency fund, started a savings account for ...
If you think you'll owe at least $1,000 in additional income taxes after withholdings, mak...
Correspondent lenders work with homebuyers to complete the mortgage application and fundin...
A pension freeze limits new pension benefits. While you keep the benefits you've earned, y...
If you work for yourself, there are plenty of ways to save for retirement, and many of the...
There's no limit to the number of IRAs you can have, though there are IRS limits on how mu...
Mortgage lenders often use credit scores that vary from the ones you receive when checking...
U.S. taxpayers owe income taxes on their worldwide income unless they use a provision like...
Understanding the difference between your wants and needs is important for building a good...
Learn when, why and how to transfer a mortgage without altering its rate or terms.
It usually makes the most sense to prioritize paying off high-interest debt since these ba...
During the summer, you may run into temporary expenses that could derail your budget. Plan...
A credit agreement is a binding legal contract between you and a lender that spells out lo...
To compare your tax savings, add up your deductible expenses and stack them up against the...
Improve your odds of mortgage approval by avoiding common pitfalls, including insufficient...
Supporting yourself without Social Security for a few years post-retirement could earn you...
Real estate-owned properties are lender-owned properties that fail to sell at auction. The...
When evaluating an investment, it’s important to consider your time horizon, among other f...
There are lots of ways to invest. Some investment accounts are geared toward retirement, w...
Loud budgeting makes it less awkward to push back against social pressure to overspend.
Bad money habits, like not budgeting or overspending on credit cards, threaten your financ...
Credit card rewards you earn by making purchases usually aren't taxable. However, credit c...
College students who need to make money can find work in a variety of ways, including tuto...
A tax refund can help improve your credit score if you use it to pay off debt or open a se...
One way to pay for home renovations is to finance some or all of your costs. If you take t...
A budget surplus is when revenue exceeds spending. There have been five U.S. budget surplu...
Spending wisely starts with creating a budget, but it doesn't end there. Learn six other t...
Money orders and cashier's checks are both types of secure paper payments that can be used...
You'll want to reevaluate your budget if your income or expenses change, or you encounter ...
You might make more money by changing jobs rather than staying and asking for a raise, but...
Some annual expenses come up every month, but others may be due on a non-monthly basis. Th...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a financing option offered at online and in-store checkouts a...
Refund advance loans can be an easy, no-cost way to borrow against your tax refund. Look f...
Mortgage wire fraud can cost you tens of thousands or maybe even hundreds of thousands of ...
A money order is a paper form of payment you purchase with cash or debit card upfront. Mon...
Short-term investments, taxable bonds, actively traded funds and dividend-heavy investment...
The IRS doesn't count employer matching in your $23,000 401(k) contribution limit, but doe...
Learn about how ETFs and mutual funds compare, plus how to weigh the advantages and downsi...
$5,000 may be enough for your emergency fund, but not always. Consider these rules of thum...
There are several services and workarounds you might be able to use to pay your mortgage w...
Understanding how interest works, including how you pay and earn it, can help you minimize...
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