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  Consumer debt by gender: Is there a difference?

  Gender plays a key role in how much debt an individual has.

  4 min read Dec 09, 2023
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  How to automate your savings

  Set up automatic transfers to your savings to help build your nest egg. Here’s how.

  3 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Can credit card companies tell if you lie on an application?

  Lying on your application can have serious consequences, so think twice before you submit.

  6 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What should I do if I find someone’s credit card?

  Found a lost credit card? Here’s what you should do next.

  3 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Can you buy a house with an LLC? Should you?

  It is possible to buy a house with an LLC, or limited liability company, but it’s complicated.

  5 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What’s the difference between a cashier’s check and a certified check?

  Cashier’s and certified checks share the same objective, but there are differences.

  3 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  How to void a check

  Here’s what you need to know about voiding a check, and the alternative options.

  2 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  How much does it cost to stage a house, and is it worth it?

  Will staging your home get you a higher price when you sell?

  6 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What are annual travel credits and how do they work?

  Credit card annual travel credits can offset card fees – but only if you use them.

  4 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What is the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)?

  Here’s how the capital asset pricing model works.

  4 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What is a cash offer on a house, and should you make one?

  All-cash offers take securing a mortgage out of the homebuying equation.

  6 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Can you get a credit card you’ve had before?

  You can typically apply for the same card you had before, but with restrictions.

  8 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Lesser-known credit card perks that can make your holiday season merrier

  Many credit cards offer lucrative, but less heralded, benefits.

  3 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Why you should have money conversations with your children early

  Talking money with your kids can help them become financially responsible adults.

  4 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  What is a single-family home?

  The term single-family home seems self-explanatory, but there’s more to it than you think.

  5 min read Dec 07, 2023
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  Best credit cards for families

  The best credit cards for families include travel, cash back and other options.

  5 min read Dec 07, 2023
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  Inflation fatigue and its impact on car buyers

  Expensive cars and high rates have made vehicle ownership a challenge.

  4 min read Dec 07, 2023
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  Common types of bankruptcy and how to avoid filing

  How your bankruptcy will play out depends on the type of bankruptcy you file.

  5 min read Dec 07, 2023
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  Is waiving a home inspection ever a good idea?

  Non-contingent offers are appealing to sellers — but should you waive the inspection contingency?

  6 min read Dec 06, 2023
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  Personal loans don’t have to be spooky

  Personal loans don’t have to be spooky

  6 min read Dec 06, 2023