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  Earned income tax credit (EITC): What it is and who qualifies 

  This popular tax break can be one of the trickiest.

  5 min read Mar 24, 2022
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  8 tips for working with contractors

  Everything to ensure a seamless home improvement experience, from choosing the right pro to negotiating the right price.

  6 min read Mar 24, 2022
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  Open house checklist for buyers: What to bring, what to look for

  When attending an open house in a hot seller’s market, it’s smart to be super-prepared. Our guide makes it easy.

  4 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  Investing more is the biggest financial goal for nearly 1 in 5 Americans — Here’s how to do it

  Here are some simple strategies to grow your account balance and make good on that goal.

  5 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  Capital One launches Capital One Dining, adds Capital One Entertainment

  Capital One is launching Capital One Dining for those who want access to exclusive dining experiences, along with exclusive access to events and unique cardholder tickets.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  Capital One Refer a Friend: Earn up to $500

  You can earn extra rewards through Capital One just by referring your friends. Here’s how the issuer’s Refer a Friend program works.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2022
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  Survey: Best ways to invest $10,000 in 2022, according to experts

  In a new survey, investing pros revealed where they’d recommend clients to invest in 2022.

  5 min read Mar 22, 2022
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  Survey: Pros say these investments are among the top hedges in battle against high inflation

  With inflation raging, this is where experts suggest to invest to beat rising prices.

  4 min read Mar 22, 2022
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  Survey: Market analysts see stocks jumping more than 11% over the coming year

  All but two analysts who offered estimates for the S&P 500 saw it rising in 2022.

  8 min read Mar 22, 2022
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  Survey: Experts forecast Treasury yields to push even higher over next 12 months

  Experts expect Treasury yields to increase over the next 12 months as the Fed hikes rates following the pandemic.

  4 min read Mar 22, 2022
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  5 DIY home projects for beginners

  What they require, how much you’ll save, and why they’re ideal for novice do-it-yourselfers.

  5 min read Mar 22, 2022
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  What is a pocket listing?

  There can be benefits to pocket listings, or “off-market” listings, but they limit exposure to your home.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2022
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  Residual interest: What you need to know

  If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, residual interest can easily sneak up on you when trying to pay it off.

  4 min read Mar 21, 2022
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  Can credit card companies garnish wages?

  Wage garnishment is one of the final steps in the debt collection process.

  4 min read Mar 18, 2022
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  Spring cleaning checklist: home maintenance projects to tackle

  Eight crucial tasks to repair winter’s ravages and welcome the warm weather.

  4 min read Mar 17, 2022
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  Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2018

  The move marks an end to the Fed’s most aggressive economic rescue effort in history.

  7 min read Mar 16, 2022
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  How to open a bank account

  Follow these tips for the lowest fees and highest rates when opening an account.

  4 min read Mar 16, 2022
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  7 top tech trends in real estate

  Nearly every step of the home buying and selling process has begun integrating high-tech tools.

  5 min read Mar 15, 2022
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  What is a credit card security code?

  A credit card security code is a three- or four-digit number that’s found only on a physical credit card.

  3 min read Mar 15, 2022
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  Warren Buffett’s top tips for beating inflation

  What you should and shouldn’t do to combat rising prices, according to the Oracle of Omaha.

  4 min read Mar 14, 2022