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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...
You can calculate your tax withholding and update your W-4 at any time. The amount you wit...
Taking on debt can sometimes help you meet your goals, but avoid unmanageable debt by buil...
A retirement fund checkup allows you to assess your nest egg and savings strategy so you c...
Loan-to-value (LTV) compares the amount of a loan versus the market value of the asset sec...
If you're trying to decide whether to renovate or move, know that each option has its pros...
The prospect of not being able to pay your rent can be scary. These six steps can help you...
If you have a high risk tolerance, you may be able to stomach certain investment options t...
When the government spends more than it receives in revenue, there's a budget deficit. It ...
Creating a five-year financial plan comes down to assessing your current situation and cha...
Not all companies offer automatic payments, or discounts for it. But if your bills have au...
Here are 10 strategies that can help you improve your cash flow and keep your monthly spen...
Increasing homeowners insurance rates can directly affect your mortgage payment if your le...
The process of buying a car with cash is relatively straightforward, but it’s important to...
Anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024 could make mortgage rates more affo...
Ready or not, you'll have to pay for property taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, re...
You can pay a high energy bill by seeking financial assistance from your energy provider, ...
If you don't have much cash to spare, you can still pay off credit card debt by trimming e...
While it's challenging to refinance your home with late payments, it is possible. Discover...
If you have bad credit, it can be difficult to find a landlord willing to rent to you. Try...
Pending transactions are credits or debits to your bank account or credit card that are ap...
You can try to repay a cash advance right away to avoid accruing interest, but you'll stil...
Most landlords run credit checks to assess if new renters are likely to pay on time. But i...
Think about your investment goals, need for advice, possible costs and level of trust as y...
Early direct deposit, a feature of some bank accounts, allows you to get your paycheck, pe...
Don't forget about mortgage reserves if you're trying to figure out how much money you nee...
Being intentional about how you manage your subscriptions can lead to big savings. It begi...
You usually don't have to pay taxes on a personal loan, but there are a few exceptions.
The IRS has specific guidelines on who qualifies as a dependent on your tax return. Get th...
Your taxes won't affect your credit scores directly, but they may have an indirect effect ...
Falling behind on tax payments won't hurt your credit scores, but it might affect your cre...
Unemployment benefits are taxed as ordinary income. To get ahead of your tax bill, conside...
Saving money is important for financial health, but it's possible to overdo it at the expe...
Alternative assets could help round out your investment portfolio and lead to strong retur...
If you have a low risk tolerance, you may be looking for opportunities to preserve your po...
Some investment accounts offer tax breaks today, while others help reduce your tax liabili...
The gift tax typically only applies to wealthy taxpayers. Here’s everything you need to kn...
Find out how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate and deferred annuities differ, and how to...
Social Security credits are earned through work and partly determine eligibility for feder...
A prospectus gives investors important details about an investment they’re considering. He...
Understanding how the combined loan-to-value ratio works can help you determine your eligi...
Interest rate risk can impact you as an investor and a borrower. Here’s what you need to k...
It's not easy to talk about money, but honest communication is key for couples. If your pa...
An IRS payment plan can help you avoid liens and collections when you can't pay your tax b...
If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll likely need to deal with a title company during...
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