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  How much is the average down payment on a car?

  The average down payment on a car is on the rise.

  4 min read Dec 18, 2023
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  How to donate a car to charity

  Donating your car can help someone in need and result in a tax deduction.

  4 min read Dec 18, 2023
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  The best credit unions of 2024

  These credit unions offer great rates and top-notch features — and many make it easy to join.

  8 min read Dec 18, 2023
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  How to donate stock to charity

  Donating stock can be a win-win for you and the causes you care about most.

  6 min read Dec 18, 2023
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  Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t expect their personal finances to improve in 2024

  The biggest reason behind Americans’ financial pessimism continues to be inflation.

  7 min read Dec 18, 2023
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  Is 750 a good credit score to buy a house?

  A credit score of 750 puts you in better shape than most.

  5 min read Dec 16, 2023
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  Why I love the Discover it Miles

  There are plenty of reasons to love the Discover it Miles card, including its lack of fees.

  3 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  Closing costs in Connecticut

  Both buyers and sellers have some amount of closing costs in the Constitution State.

  4 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  ‘We buy houses’ companies in Tampa, FL

  The Tampa Bay area has many cash-homebuyer options.

  5 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  Tis the season to swipe: Where you live could impact your holiday credit card debt

  Can where you live may affect how much debt you’ll take on this holiday season?

  6 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  How to determine whether you have federal student loans

  Ninety percent of borrowers have federal loans. Identify your loan type with our guide.

  3 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  The average veterinarian salary: How much do vets make?

  Your veterinarian salary depends on your location, experience, field and more.

  3 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  Louisiana’s incentives may encourage home insurers to return to the state

  Louisiana is a perilous state. Can its home insurance market survive the risk?

  8 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  Buy now, pay later continues to surge — but is that a good thing?

  Many Americans are using buy now, pay later this holiday season.

  4 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  Inflation is slowing on these holiday essentials, but prices are still up 21% since before the pandemic

  Nine in 10 holiday essentials are more expensive today than before the pandemic.

  11 min read Dec 15, 2023
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  How to avoid going into more debt this holiday season

  Take extra care this holiday season to avoid building debt.

  6 min read Dec 14, 2023
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  What is private equity?

  This type of alternative investment is typically limited to accredited investors and institutions.

  5 min read Dec 14, 2023
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  How to rebuild your emergency savings

  Emergency savings depleted? Here’s how to start replenishing it.

  7 min read Dec 14, 2023
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  Rising tides and insurance costs: Coastal homeowners navigate high coverage costs

  When Jack Nelson purchased his dream home along the canals of Long Beach, New York, he imagined the best of both worlds: an ocean in his backyard and the bustling metropolis of New York City a quick train [...]

  7 min read Dec 14, 2023
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  How does a condo mortgage work?

  To improve your chances of getting approved for condo financing, follow these tips.

  6 min read Dec 14, 2023