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  How Venmo and other payment apps are ushering in a new way to tip

  Apps are becoming the modern way to slip a few bucks into a service provider’s pocket.

  6 min read Jun 11, 2019
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  The Trump administration’s trade wars are whipping Fed policy back and forth

  Here’s why Fed officials are so concerned about the trade war right now.

  9 min read Jun 07, 2019
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  U.S. economy adds only 75,000 jobs, unemployment rate holds at 3.6%

  Employers created fewer jobs than expected, and the numbers for April were revised down.

  3 min read Jun 07, 2019
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  Survey: 40% of top economists expect Fed to cut rates over next year

  Bankrate’s latest Economic Indicator survey finds economists are revisiting Fed policy predictions.

  7 min read Jun 06, 2019
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  U.S. economic growth in the first quarter revised down slightly to 3.1 percent

  But the revision was less than economists thought it would be.

  3 min read May 30, 2019
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  Survey: Over 6 in 10 American cardholders have canceled a credit card — and many don’t know the impact

  Many Americans have misconceptions about how to handle a credit card they aren’t using anymore.

  5 min read May 29, 2019
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  Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs on China could cost American consumers

  Here are the steps you should take moving forward to minimize the impact.

  6 min read May 24, 2019
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  College students: Here’s what you need to know for a financially stable future

  Certified financial planners and recent graduates weigh in on what college students need to know, plan for and practice before graduation.

  4 min read May 23, 2019
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  I moved to China and saved $10K in 7 months — but you can follow my strategy anywhere

  To start, I assigned real numbers to worst-case scenarios.

  3 min read May 22, 2019
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  Smart homes offer convenience but can also compromise privacy

  Smart homes are here now, but technology can have a hidden cost.

  4 min read May 21, 2019
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  6 unexpected perks of great credit

  An excellent credit score can be invaluable in ways that aren’t obvious.

  3 min read May 16, 2019
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  Everything you need to know about the Trump administration’s trade war with China

  Every time there’s a tariff hike, your pocketbook is likely going to feel it.

  8 min read May 15, 2019
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  7 smart things to do after receiving a windfall

  A windfall can be a life-changing blessing. It can also be a burden if not handled properly.

  4 min read May 15, 2019
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  Need fast access to your savings? Automated savings app Digit adds instant transfer for bank accounts

  For 99 cents per withdrawal, users can move money from their account into another within minutes.

  2 min read May 14, 2019
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  This couple saved nearly half their income by moving 7,000 miles away to Abu Dhabi for ‘FIRE’

  They might miss home, but this couple is working to become financially independent.

  4 min read May 09, 2019
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  Influx of residents to counties where home prices are surging crimps locals

  The least affordable counties grew much faster than their more affordable peers.

  2 min read May 09, 2019
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  Here’s why low inflation has the Fed concerned right now

  With the best job market in decades, the Fed is wondering why there isn’t more inflation.

  7 min read May 07, 2019
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  Warren Buffett says to avoid these two types of hot investments

  Here’s what Buffett and Charlie Munger had to say about IPOs, crypto and Alphabet.

  4 min read May 06, 2019
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  Home seller gains slip in first quarter as home-price growth cools

  Sellers get a little less and buyers pay a little less.

  1 min read May 06, 2019
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  5 biggest misconceptions about the FIRE movement

  The popular financial independence movement might be a bit different from what you may have heard.

  4 min read May 04, 2019