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  America’s best places to live in 2023

  Find out the best places to live and work in 2023.

  8 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  10 ways to meet your savings resolutions in 2023

  Make 2023 the year you get serious about saving for your goals with these 10 tips.

  5 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  A guide to credit card return protection

  Return protection can be beneficial for consumers who are having second thoughts about a purchase.

  2 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  10 of the biggest changes to retirement accounts due to new 401(k) and IRA rules

  Here are ten of the most important changes in the SECURE Act 2.0 and what you need to know.

  6 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Biggest credit card scams to look out for in 2023

  Credit card scams are getting more sophisticated in 2023.

  7 min read Jan 23, 2023
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  What is a growth fund?

  Here is what a growth fund is, the types of growth funds and how they work.

  3 min read Jan 20, 2023
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  Spent too much this holiday season? You’re not alone

  Follow these strategies to get back on track with your finances.

  4 min read Jan 20, 2023
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  More people are carrying credit card debt, and it costs more than ever

  A trio of concerns are affecting credit card borrowers: More people are carrying debt, rates are at record highs and balances are way up, too.

  3 min read Jan 20, 2023
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  ITT Tech student loan forgiveness update: What former students need to know

  Former ITT Tech students have seen a series of student loan discharges.

  3 min read Jan 19, 2023
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  U.S. Bank set to launch new mid-tier business travel card, the Business Altitude Connect

  The U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect World Elite Mastercard joins three other business cards currently available from the issuer.

  3 min read Jan 19, 2023
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  Use a balance transfer card to ditch holiday debt

  Balance transfer cards let you ditch debt at a faster pace due to their intro rates.

  4 min read Jan 19, 2023
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  How to spot fraudulent universities

  Spot fraudulent schools by looking for these three red flags.

  3 min read Jan 18, 2023
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  4 things young Americans should know about credit cards in 2023

  What you do (or don’t do) with your credit cards in 2023 can make a significant difference in your budget.

  5 min read Jan 18, 2023
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  If you’re not paying student loans now, what other money moves should you be making?

  Try tackling other financial priorities during COVID-19 student loan forbearance.

  7 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Wells Fargo scales back mortgage lending: How does that affect borrowers?

  The banking giant’s retrenchment means less choice for consumers.

  3 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Real estate taxes vs. property taxes: Are they the same thing?

  The terms “property taxes” and “real estate taxes” are often used interchangeably. Are they the same thing?

  3 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees

  More than 1 in 4 pay checking account fees worth $288 a year, on average.

  5 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Average American debt statistics

  Inflation is driving Americans further into debt than past years — here’s how much.

  8 min read Jan 13, 2023
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  Holiday spending hangover: 7 tips to pay off debt and increase your savings

  Here’s how you can start paying off that holiday debt and building up your savings.

  4 min read Jan 13, 2023
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  Average net worth statistics by age: How do you compare?

  Your net worth measures your financial progress through life. Here’s how to grow it.

  7 min read Jan 13, 2023