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Most Americans Aren’t Financial Planning, Except Millennials

Americans don’t feel they make enough money to plot out how to save and invest it.

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After Almost Losing Her Investments, Helen Retired At 49

Not bad for a person who never heard of a 401(k).

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I Know There’s A Judgment Against Me For Credit Debt, But There Might Be More. What Can I Do?

A reader knows he’s in trouble for at least one credit card judgement. Probably three.

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Looking to Relocate? Make Sure Your New City Won’t Break the Bank

Don’t spoil your fresh start by racking up credit card debt due to higher cost of living.

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College students, negative equity, vacation loans, positive mindset and more.

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More Americans Are Checking Their Credit Scores

A study released today says the more we check, the more we know what makes up our score.

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Americans Have No Choice But To Buy Expensive Homes

Home prices are rising and inventory is low. We still need a roof over our heads.

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Why You Should Care About The Fed’s Latest Rate Hike

If you don’t pay off your credit cards every month, you’ll probably pay more.

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Money on the Street Interviews: What Financial Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

There are four lessons we all would’ve been better off learning early.

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Popular Travel Websites Aren’t Protecting Our Data

Forty-nine of them fail to secure our passwords, but it’s not all their fault.

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7 Secrets to Fixing Your Credit Faster

Fixing your credit can take time and patience, but there are a few tricks to the credit game you may not know of yet.

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Do Children Of First Responders Get Loan Forgiveness?

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How to Create a Summer Side Hustle to Help Pay Down Debt

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Men Love Money More Than Women Do

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Americans Want Retirement Income Over Savings

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Does Debt Cause Brain Damage?

Americans Want Financial Literacy Taught in Public Schools

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Older Workers Have to Delay Retirement

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How To Save Money And Space At The Library

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Women Stress More at Work And Earn Less

Gary Understands That Money Isn’t Everything

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Can I Get Turned Down For Debt Consolidation Loans Because I Have Too Much Debt?

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I Met My Personal Financial Goals With This Simple Trick

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More Millennials Are Moving to The Suburbs

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Homeowners Can’t Afford an Emergency

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How Does Being Lonely Affect Your Money?

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Young Women Lack Confidence to Make Financial Decisions

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When to Splurge on Your Kids — and Tips to Save

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Women Need to Save More For Retirement Than Men