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  Americans are still making these 7 silly savings mistakes

  These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.

  4 min read Jan 10, 2020
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  Survey: Half of American workers haven’t gotten a pay boost this year

  The findings come at a time when job growth appears to be booming.

  6 min read Dec 19, 2019
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  Survey: Credit card debt more common when net worth exceeds $100K

  No matter what your worth is on paper, pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible.

  4 min read Dec 18, 2019
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  Chase opens its first ever in-branch coffee shop

  You can now get your caffeine fix while you make a withdrawal at this new Chase location.

  2 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  Here’s what top economists predict will happen to the U.S. economy over the next decade

  What’s the likelihood that the economy will be even more blockbuster in the 2020s? Not much, according to experts.

  4 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year

  Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.

  4 min read Dec 12, 2019
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  Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, expects no moves in 2020

  Here’s what to expect with the Fed now on hold.

  6 min read Dec 11, 2019
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  Fed forecast survey: Top experts predict borrowing costs will be left alone — for now

  The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision looks all but locked in.

  5 min read Dec 06, 2019
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  Preview of the December Fed meeting: 4 key themes for borrowers and savers

  When will the Fed move on rates again?

  7 min read Dec 06, 2019
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  Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown

  The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.

  8 min read Dec 04, 2019
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  Survey: Most Americans plan to steer clear of shopping debt this holiday season

  The economy keeps expanding and shoppers plan to buy, but with cash on hand.

  5 min read Nov 25, 2019
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  Survey: More than half of American workers say they are behind in saving for retirement

  Everyone wants their golden years to be golden. But saving for them is another thing.

  5 min read Nov 21, 2019
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  Survey: 40 percent of credit card debtors have higher balances than over past decade

  Many feel optimistic about their ability to pay balances compared to the beginning of this year.

  5 min read Nov 20, 2019
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  80% of financial app users admit not fully realizing their banking credentials are shared: Survey

  A new study makes a strong case for us to question the way we use financial apps.

  3 min read Nov 19, 2019
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  Aramco IPO: The unusual risks investors face with this trillion dollar oil giant

  Even in what is expected to be the all-time largest IPO, casual investors should take caution.

  5 min read Nov 15, 2019
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  Why Google, Amazon and T-Mobile suddenly want to offer checking accounts

  Tech companies are flirting with the idea of offering checking accounts. Should you sign up?

  3 min read Nov 13, 2019
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  Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans

  Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.

  5 min read Nov 13, 2019
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  Your financial starter kit: 4 accounts every young adult needs

  These are the basic accounts you need to jump start your financial life.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2019
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  Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time, but signals it may now be on hold

  Will it be enough to keep the economic expansion going?

  5 min read Oct 30, 2019
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  6 big questions to focus on ahead of the Fed’s October meeting

  A rate cut seems like a given, but what’s next? 

  9 min read Oct 25, 2019