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  Property taxes jumped 4 percent nationwide in 2018

  In more than half of the places studied, property taxes surged higher than the national average.

  2 min read Apr 04, 2019
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  What not to buy in April: Grills, gadgets and Mother’s Day gifts

  Skip these items this month and hold out for better deals.

  3 min read Apr 02, 2019
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  5 of the world’s most lavish destination wedding venues

  Some couples will spare no expense to make their big day as flashy as possible.

  4 min read Apr 02, 2019
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  What to buy in April: Easter treats and discounts for last-minute tax filers

  Add these items to this month’s shopping list.

  3 min read Apr 01, 2019
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  Being invited to a budget-busting wedding costs Americans in more ways than one

  It’s often overlooked just how hard weddings hit the budgets of invited guests.

  7 min read Apr 01, 2019
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  5 ways to help make your career recession-proof

  Planning the right moves now can help you later when times get tough.

  6 min read Mar 29, 2019
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  How public records on your credit report impact your score

  It’s not good to have a public record on your credit report — here’s why.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2019
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  Why banks are suddenly so interested in pitching ways to improve your wealth

  Challenged by fintech startups, banks are pushing new services to customers.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2019
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  5 money moves to make if you win the Powerball jackpot

  Are you feeling lucky?

  5 min read Mar 26, 2019
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  Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, sees no more hikes this year

  The Fed voted to leave interest rates alone for the second-straight meeting.

  5 min read Mar 20, 2019
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  How bank tellers quietly disappeared from America, and what that means for consumers

  Branch banking is rapidly changing with the rise of automation and fintech.

  4 min read Mar 20, 2019
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  Here’s what top economists say will be the biggest risks to economic growth this year

  Economists weigh in on whether risks to the economic outlook are more heavily tilted toward the downside, the upside or balanced.

  3 min read Mar 14, 2019
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  Survey: 21% of working Americans aren’t saving anything at all

  Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.

  5 min read Mar 14, 2019
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  Wells Fargo may still be under fire, but customer deposits continue to grow anyway

  Consumers aren’t so quick to turn away from the big bank.

  4 min read Mar 13, 2019
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  Charitable giving: How to maximize your donations

  Tax law changes have raised the dollar threshold for claiming itemized deductions. Here’s how to make sure your generosity still counts.

  4 min read Mar 13, 2019
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  Powell promotes rate pause in final remarks before upcoming Fed meeting

  Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to adjust rates.

  4 min read Mar 11, 2019
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  How cryptocurrency assets are becoming a new battleground in divorce disputes

  Is the future of nasty divorce hiding in crypto?

  4 min read Mar 10, 2019
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  Millions of Americans have never changed their primary credit card — here’s why you should

  A decision which could be costing consumers hundreds of dollars each year in potential benefits.

  5 min read Mar 09, 2019
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  U.S. added only 20,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls below 4 percent

  The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in February, while wages picked up more than forecast and the unemployment rate fell.

  4 min read Mar 08, 2019
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  Economists survey: Expect the Fed to hike again in 2019, but mortgage rates won’t take off

  Two-thirds of economists surveyed say the U.S. central bank will increase borrowing costs again in 2019.

  6 min read Mar 06, 2019