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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...
If you're 50 or older, consider these tax breaks that could make saving for retirement or ...
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...
This year's average tax refund is more than $3,000. Here's what to do if you're still wait...
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...
Leveraging high-yield savings accounts, CDs and tax-advantaged accounts can help you get t...
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...
Taking a methodical approach can help minimize your bill and maximize your options, withou...
There are lots of ways to invest. Some investment accounts are geared toward retirement, w...
Property taxes are on the rise, but you can appeal your home's assessed value and potentia...
The goal is to strike a balance between saving for big goals, like retirement, and shoring...
Loud budgeting makes it less awkward to push back against social pressure to overspend.
Getting started with investing can feel daunting, especially if you aren't sure of how it ...
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...
There’s no best amount to save each month for everyone, but there are some steps you can 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...
Here are five ways you may be spending money without realizing it, plus how to fix them.
Natural disasters can be financially devastating. Familiarize yourself with government pro...
Consider the costs and your unique personal circumstances when deciding whether to refinan...
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 ...
Home equity is your ownership stake in your property, which you build through your down pa...
If you’re planning on refinancing your mortgage loan, here’s what to know about how the pr...
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...
Before you combine finances with your partner, it's important to ask key questions about t...
There are several services and workarounds you might be able to use to pay your mortgage w...
Comparing multiple offers on your home can be stressful. Ideally, you'll find a financiall...
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...
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