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5 Financial Skills to Master When You’re Young

It's never too early to start setting yourself up for future financial success. Here are f...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

What Is Bond Laddering?

Bond laddering is a bond investment strategy where you purchase bonds with different matur...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 22, 2026Investing

What Is a Financial Therapist?

A financial therapist can help you understand why you feel and act the way you do around m...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

How to Avoid Becoming House Poor

Ways you can avoid being house poor include calculating the costs of homeownership, develo...

By John Egan

Jul 22, 2026Budgeting

Can a Broken Lease Affect Buying a House?

Will breaking a lease hurt your chances of buying a home? As long as you settle your debts...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 21, 2026Mortgage

What to Consider Before Investing in Stocks

Investing in stocks is risky business, but it can be a good way to build wealth. Here’s wh...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Negotiating a Settlement Amount on an Account in Good Standing

A settled account on your credit report will have a negative impact on your credit scores—...

By Jennifer White

Jul 21, 2026Debt

How Do Stock Dividends Work?

Stock dividends can provide a regular income to retirees and other investors, but there ar...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Will Identity Theft Delay My Tax Refund?

If a fake tax return was filed using your Social Security number, you may wait weeks or mo...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 21, 2026Taxes

Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia

Making financial decisions in response to a dementia diagnosis may feel icky but acting qu...

By Jim Akin

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

7 Financial Priorities to Help You Plan

Building a financial plan can take years, but having the right priorities in mind can help...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

What Are Penny Stocks and Are They Safe?

Penny stocks can be appealing because they're cheap, but there are plenty of downsides to ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

How Are Freelancers Taxed?

Knowing how you're taxed as a freelancer can save time and money—and can save you from an ...

By John Egan

Jul 21, 2026Taxes

How to Budget Using a Credit Card

Budgeting using a credit card can help you track your spending and earn rewards, but it's ...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 21, 2026Budgeting

What Is a Conservatorship?

A conservatorship gives someone control over the finances or personal affairs of a person ...

By John Egan

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

What to Do When You Inherit a House

Inheriting a house brings on a host of legal, financial and emotional considerations. Navi...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

Should I Use My Tax Refund to Pay Off Debt?

Using your tax refund to pay off debt can help you save on interest, free up available cre...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 21, 2026Debt

What Is a Freddie Mac Home Possible Loan?

A Freddie Mac Home Possible loan can help low- to moderate-income homebuyers qualify for a...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 21, 2026Mortgage

What Are Meme Stocks?

Meme stocks recently became popular among retail investors, but their volatility may make ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Can You Inherit Debt?

Losing a loved one is an extremely difficult thing to go through. And while money is proba...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 21, 2026Debt

Why Doesn’t My Mortgage Appear on My Credit Report?

If your mortgage doesn't appear on your credit report, it could be due to paperwork errors...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 21, 2026Mortgage

What Should I Know Before I Borrow Money?

Borrowing money can help you obtain a car or home, or get you through a financial emergenc...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to grow your wealth. Here are some steps you...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Why You Should Begin Estate Planning in Your 20s

Your 20s are not too early to make an estate plan that directs your health care, your fina...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 21, 2026Budgeting

Does a Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

Getting a mortgage and paying it on time has positive long-term benefits for your credit. ...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 20, 2026Mortgage

How Couples Can Overcome Financial Incompatibility

Maybe you're a saver and your partner is financially impulsive (or vice versa). Addressing...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 20, 2026Budgeting

How Credit Card Needs Change in Retirement

When you retire, your credit card needs change. Learn what credit cards are best for retir...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 20, 2026Retirement

How to Buy an Investment Property With Home Equity

It’s possible to use home equity to help finance the purchase of an investment property. H...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 20, 2026Investing

How Does Inflation Affect Your Credit?

Inflation (prices rising over time) does not influence personal credit directly, but it ca...

By Jim Akin

Jul 20, 2026Personal finance

How to Protect Your Car’s Value

Sticking to a regular maintenance schedule and limiting exposure to outdoor elements are a...

By John Egan

Jul 20, 2026Personal finance

What to Know About Using Consumer Credit

Consumer credit is the ability to pay for items with credit instead of cash. Credit cards ...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 20, 2026Personal finance

How Much Money Should You Have Saved for Retirement by 67?

Experts say it’s ideal to have at least 10 times your current salary saved by age 67. If y...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 20, 2026Retirement

Can You Refinance a Reverse Mortgage?

You can refinance a reverse mortgage, but the process may be different than refinancing a ...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 18, 2026Mortgage

How to Clean Up a ChexSystems Report

ChexSystems maintains a report of certain account activities and reasons accounts were clo...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 17, 2026Personal finance

New York Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in New...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Kentucky Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Ken...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

New Jersey Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in New...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Maine Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Mai...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Maryland Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Mar...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

West Virginia Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Wes...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Missouri Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Mis...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Ohio Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Ohi...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Hawaii Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Haw...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Kansas Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Kan...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Utah Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Uta...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Montana Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Mon...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

South Dakota Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Sou...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Washington Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Was...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Oregon Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Ore...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Mississippi Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Mis...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

South Carolina Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Sou...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Nebraska Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Neb...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Minnesota Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

Here are the average mortgage and refinance rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in Min...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

Rhode Island Mortgage and Refinance Rates: What Will You Pay?

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in Rhode Island is 6.57%. That's the same as the n...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 16, 2026Mortgage

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