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  Grants help small businesses fill financial void

  When access to capital is limited, grants help small businesses grow and innovate.

  2 min read Dec 26, 2017
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  Americans think Washington will hurt their personal finances

  Americans say they don’t expect to gain a lot from the GOP tax cut.

  3 min read Dec 21, 2017
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  Smart moves to stop identity fraud

  Losses from fraud can be costly. Here’s how to keep your data safe.

  2 min read Dec 21, 2017
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  Give a gift of financial responsibility for Christmas

  Instead of buying more stuff this Christmas, consider giving the gift of savings.

  2 min read Dec 20, 2017
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  Payments and connected devices: What you need to know

  Here’s what to know before you set up accounts and share payment info with companies offering IoT devices.

  4 min read Dec 19, 2017
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  Do you still need to carry cash?

  With debit cards, payments apps and credit cards, why do we still need cash?

  2 min read Dec 12, 2017
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  Get the holiday gifts you want without breaking the bank

  Never get what you want for the holidays? Here are 5 ways to get better gifts.

  3 min read Nov 29, 2017
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  This Giving Tuesday, many Americans plan to give back

  Approximately one out of five charitable donations will be larger than last year’s.

  2 min read Nov 28, 2017
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  Will the Republican tax plan help or hurt your family? It depends

  The latest tax proposal has murky math for families. See how it adds up for you.

  3 min read Nov 06, 2017
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  Under the Republican tax plan, would you want to become a company?

  The proposal could cut business taxes to levels tempting for individual taxpayers.

  3 min read Nov 02, 2017
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  I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?

  Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2017
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  Checking account fees surge. Here’s how to dodge them

  There is a paradox in banking right now: Fees have never been higher, but it’s also easier than ever to sidestep them. Banks continue to lean on fees to make money, as low interest rates and regulatory [...]

  4 min read Oct 24, 2017
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  How tax reform could rattle your retirement planning

  The Trump plan might bring big changes to the way 401(k) contributions are taxed.

  2 min read Oct 23, 2017
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  9 ways to save for a down payment

  You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a down payment. Don’t abandon your homeownership dreams just yet. Here [...]

  3 min read Oct 19, 2017
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  The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that

  Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.

  2 min read Oct 12, 2017
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  Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control

  Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2017
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  3 ways the Trump tax plan could shake up your finances

  Though it’s skimpy on details, the tax overhaul could alter your financial life.

  2 min read Sep 29, 2017
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  It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you

  Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.

  3 min read Sep 29, 2017
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  Ready to sue Equifax? Here’s what to know

  Doing nothing is one option. Here’s why waiting to sue may be the best course of action.

  3 min read Sep 27, 2017
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  Why the Equifax data breach may impact your right to sue financial firms

  The Senate is debating whether to reject a rule allowing class-action lawsuits.

  3 min read Sep 19, 2017