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Convincing a spouse to begin debt repayment can be hard. Try these strategies to get them ...
Accountability apps help hold you accountable for sticking to your financial goals and can...
Check out these four different types of accountability apps to help you stick to your budg...
Knowing how much property tax you'll owe and how to pay it are key components to managing ...
An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, can boost your home's value, generate income and house...
Are your unused gift cards sitting in a drawer and mocking you? Have the last laugh and fi...
Losing your job presents major financial challenges. Here are six ways to adjust your budg...
Are you a stay-at-home parent considering returning to work? Before looking for a job, car...
If you're a K-12 educator who spends out of pocket for classroom supplies or continuing ed...
Even though you may be able to sign up for multiple buy now, pay later (BNPL) accounts, us...
To tell if a debt collector is legitimate, validate their information, including their lic...
Has your bank account been bruised and battered this year? Do you feel like your finances ...
If you were good this year, you may have received a lot of gift cards in your stocking. Ju...
If you’re thinking about using investment gains to pay off debt, it’s important to conside...
A property title search, which can reveal costly legal claims against a house, is prudent ...
A recession is when there's a significant decline in economic activity that spreads throug...
How do you recover from a debt relapse? Conduct a debt audit and figure out what went wron...
While rental resumes aren't required, they can help your application stand out with potent...
If you're worried about a layoff, you'll want to fortify your bank account and prepare you...
The cost to take out home equity as rates rise is becoming more expensive. Explore your lo...
UGMA and UTMA accounts allow adults to earmark money and other assets for minors without e...
If you’re thinking about using a mobile app to invest your money, it’s important to unders...
SIMPLE 401(k)s and SIMPLE IRAs let employees of smaller companies save, tax-deferred, for ...
If you’re thinking about selling your car, here’s how you can make more money in a private...
The locked-in effect leads to homebuyers deciding not to move because their existing mortg...
A tax return is a series of forms you complete to report your income to the IRS and calcul...
A qualified mortgage loan is the standard for most homeowners. Here’s how it works and why...
Your home equity will decrease if your home's value declines and your mortgage balance sta...
If you get locked out of your TreasuryDirect account you may need to call customer support...
A debt consolidation loan rolls many debts into one loan with a single payment, preferably...
While having debt can feel shameful, keeping it a secret is worse. Here's how to tell your...
Longevity risk, or the possibility that you will outlive your savings when you retire, is ...
Dogs of the Dow is an investment strategy that has you evenly invest in the top 10 dividen...
If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, here are some situations where it migh...
As the year comes to a close, this financial checklist can help you determine how well you...
Stealth wealth is a form of financial privacy that untangles your money from your personal...
Whether you're decades away from retiring or getting ready to exit the workforce, there ar...
Your age is an important factor when investing. It will likely affect your investment stra...
Homeownership has many benefits, but is now the right time for you to buy a house? Give th...
There's not just one type of FHA loan; in fact, the federal government offers a variety of...
A credit reference can play a critical role in getting everything from a new credit card t...
In a cash-in refinance, you replace your existing mortgage with a new one and make a lump-...
A Roth 401(k) conversion doesn't make sense for everyone. Know your tax liability up front...
Time-barred debt is unpaid debt that a collector can no longer legally collect since it's ...
Retirement accounts are generally considered safer investments, but they can still lose mo...
An extended auto warranty can provide peace of mind, but may not cover everything you expe...
Phased retirement allows would-be retirees to work less and only partially tap their retir...
HELOC lenders typically require an appraisal, which determines your property's current val...
If you’re thinking about putting 20% down on a home, it’s important to consider both the b...
An intrafamily housing loan lets a borrower finance a home with funds lent by a relative a...
A defined contribution plan is a retirement plan where employers, employees or both make p...
Whether you're nearing retirement or new to the job, a cash balance pension plan can get y...
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of healthy spending so you can begin the new y...
Wondering how much time you have to stash some savings in your IRA for the year? Here are ...
By Emily Cahill
