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  Barclays, AARP partner up to launch new credit cards for AARP members

  Barclays and AARP are debuting brand-new credit cards designed for AARP members.

  3 min read Mar 22, 2021
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  Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials

  Hey, honey, did you know I’ve been cheating on you? (Financially, that is.) That’s the unfortunate—and unromantic—reality for millions of Americans. Four out of every 10 U.S. adults that are married, [...]

  3 min read Mar 19, 2021
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  10 U.S. cities with the highest credit scores

  The average American has a 711 credit score, but some cities are home to major overachievers. These high scorers are likely to qualify for the best credit cards on the market due to their exceptional [...]

  3 min read Mar 18, 2021
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  7 tips for managing your finances as an unpaid adult caregiver

  Consider these tips to handle your money while helping out with the needs of someone else.

  5 min read Mar 18, 2021
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  Stimulus checks: What consumers should consider doing with the money

  These are tough times. But thoughtful choices can stretch the dollars you get.

  4 min read Mar 18, 2021
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  IRS will extend 2020 income tax filing deadline to May 17

  It is the second year in a row that filings have been extended for taxpayers.

  1 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight

  The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.

  7 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  8 financial lessons these top ‘fin-influencers’ want you to know about

  We asked, and here’s what they had to say.

  6 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  6 best real estate books for budding investors

  These books are ideal for anyone wanting to grow or start their real estate portfolio.

  4 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  Credit cards and COVID: One year later

  “See you in a couple weeks when this craziness is all over,” was a common refrain as we filed out of our Manhattan office on March 10, 2020. Now two weeks have turned into 52, and the company has said [...]

  4 min read Mar 12, 2021
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  Coronavirus unemployment benefits: What to know about extended relief in next $1.9 trillion relief package

  All federal coronavirus unemployment programs are set to be extended through Sept. 6.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2021
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  Biden’s stimulus package makes student loan forgiveness tax-free

  Borrowers on income-driven repayment plans will benefit most.

  2 min read Mar 10, 2021
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  When to pay credit card bills

  Paying your credit card on-time or early helps avoid missed payments, late fees, extra interest charges and more.

  4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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  Unemployment fraud is harming those with and without jobs. Here’s what to do if you’re a victim

  Billions of dollars worth of wrongful unemployment payments have been paid out during the pandemic.

  9 min read Mar 04, 2021
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  How the legacy of environmental racism continues to shape housing in America

  Environmental justice advocates are hopeful that the Biden administration will address systemic inequality in housing.

  5 min read Mar 04, 2021
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  Real estate commissions fall to new lows as homes fly off the market

  Real estate commissions have fallen to a new low, and the reasons might surprise you.

  4 min read Mar 02, 2021
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  Yield curve control, explained: How soon this ‘blank check’ Fed bond-buying program could happen

  Here’s how this unconventional policy works to try and keep yields below a certain level.

  7 min read Mar 01, 2021
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  These ‘fin-influencers’ share how to improve the way personal finance is taught

  From more empathy to becoming less stigmatized, here’s how top influencers hope to see financial education change.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2021
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  Affirm’s new debit card blurs the lines with credit

  Affirm’s new debit card is the first to directly incorporate a pay-over-time option.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2021
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  7 ways you can hurt your credit score

  You could be damaging your credit without realizing it. Watch for these missteps.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2021