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08/27/2021

Follow These Key Rules to Retire Wealthy:

Want to retire with plenty of money? Here's an easy path to get there.

08/10/2021

Your 401(k) Faces Significant Cybersecurity Risks. Do These 5 Things Today to Protect Your Money:

Americans’ 401(k) accounts face significant cybersecurity risks, a recent government agency report found. Here’s what you can do to protect yours.

03/22/2021

5 Steps To Take Now To Save More And Reduce Debt:

This story is part of a series in support of America Saves Week 2021. Since 2007, this initiative has provided a call to action for U.S. consumers to save intentionally. Today’s theme is: Save by Reducing Debt. There’s no question that 2020 was a difficult year for most. And for those who lost t...

03/12/2021

How To Choose A Mobile Banking Or Personal Finance App:

Mobile banking apps and personal finance apps can make managing money easier, from anywhere and at any time. The challenge may be deciding which app—or apps—to use to stay on top of your financial life. While banks and other financial institutions may incorporate some of the same features or too...

03/04/2021

Unwelcome Tax Surprises May Await Those With Debt:

Americans struggling with debt might get some additional unpleasant tax surprises this year: From needing to pay taxes on forgiven debt to seeing reduced deductions as a result of loans…

02/10/2021

What's the Best Way to Borrow if You Can't Pay Your Taxes?:

If you can't pay your taxes, it may make sense to explore borrowing options such as a personal loan or a credit card charging 0% interest on purchases.

01/29/2021

Finances Unscathed by Pandemic? Seize the Moment and Tackle Debt:

After close to a year of living with the pandemic, the effect on people’s finances has varied widely. If you’re in the fortunate position of still having a steady income,…

01/21/2021

What Is Collateral?:

Collateral is a thing of value that a borrower can pledge to a lender to get a loan or line of credit; common examples of collateral include real estate, vehicles,

01/08/2021

Our Second Finance Fridays:

MoneyTipsSome people swipe credit cards haphazardly during the holidays and accrue debt with little thought to the aftermath. It is also common for folks to blow their year-end bonuses on

01/01/2021

2020 in review: Top 12 personal finance trends and lessons learned this year:

12/18/2020

Why You Should Avoid No-Credit-Check Loans:

When you need money fast and have damaged credit, ads for no-credit-check loans can be tempting. They may seem like the perfect solution to your financial problems, but no-credit-check loans

12/11/2020

Strategies to Tackle Debt:

Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.