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Paying off a home is a large part of the American dream — if any of us ever actually get there — so let’s imagine the scene. The last payment…
As companies approach the “open enrollment” period for employees choosing health insurance, it pays to research benefit options and read the fine print. Logically, that makes sense. Practically? That’s another…
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Standing outside an ATM at two in the morning, Thomas Knapp had no idea fees for the money machine had vaulted 37% over the last decade. All he knew was…
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…
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