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After a year of political upheaval and economic uncertainty, it might come as a relief that 2017 holds few surprises for retirement savings. For the fourth year in a row,…
More than one-third of college students say managing a bank account is a major cause of stress. Also, 12% say they never check their bank account balance because it makes…
Sara Greenwood works at a bank. Her husband travels frequently for his job. Their parents live in different states. The couple has two boys, ages 2 and 4. So how…
The soaring popularity of prepaid cards will be put to the test over the next year as providers adjust to new regulations handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Credit scores are like plastic surgery. They can make you look good, but good credit does not necessarily mean you’re financially healthy. A lot of consumers don’t realize that until…
Laura Adams, known nationally as the “Money Girl,’’ is a personal finance expert, a best-selling author and the creator of a popular podcast that seeks to educate American consumers. She…
For most of us, our home is the most significant purchase we will make. Which means qualifying for the loan to buy your house is vital. Several factors affect your…
Ric Edelman, a financial adviser who is a best-selling author and syndicated radio show host, remembers the days when everyone rushed to the bank on a Friday afternoon to cash…
Have you ever wondered, as you peered enviously over the hedge at the neighbor’s place, whether that shiny Beemer in the driveway and newly remodeled pool in the backyard are…
By all accounts, David and Margie Stapleton did an admirable job reaching their financial goals before retirement. They have a minimal home mortgage and moderately low debt. Their three children…
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