What to consider when exchanging currency
Exchanging currency can be costly. Here are the most affordable ways to do it.
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Nov 11, 2024
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The best home improvement apps
Conceiving, planning and making DIY projects easier is just a smartphone away.
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The 8 best car buying apps
We have nine car buying apps to help you compare, find and buy cars.
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How to choose the best boat loan lender
There isn’t one best boat lender, but some can meet your needs more than others.
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Emergency vet costs vs. pet insurance: A financial comparison
It’s easier to decide if you want pet insurance if you compare premiums to emergency costs.
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Low-cost index funds: A beginner’s guide
Here’s what to look for in a low-cost index fund and some of the cheapest funds on the market.
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Securing housing after domestic violence
A financial guide and list of resources on what to do after domestic violence.
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The 3 best stock market and Wall Street movies that every investor should watch
These three stock market movies offer valuable lessons for investors.
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Stock market holidays in 2024: US markets are closed on these days
When is the stock market closed? Here’s a list of days when the major exchanges observe holidays.
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What happens when a stock is delisted?
Here’s what happens if a stock is delisted from an exchange.
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Should you tap your home equity to invest?
It boils down to whether investment returns outweigh the interest rates.
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Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?
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3 parents explain how they’re covering rising education costs
Strategies for affording education expenses while minimizing debt.
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I sold loans for 25 years — here are the inside secrets to getting the best offer
Loans salespeople fit into three categories each with their own tactics.
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Here’s how much $10,000 in a high-yield savings account could earn you in 1 year
Here’s how much $10,000 in a high-yield savings account can earn you.
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How to start (and build) an emergency fund
An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.
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Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
The housing market keeps defying expectations. But experts agree that a crash is not imminent.
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Checking vs. savings account: Differences and how to choose
Checking and savings accounts are different. Should you have one, the other — or both?
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Savings bonds: What they are and how to cash them in
Savings bonds are safe and easy to buy, but you can earn higher interest income elsewhere.
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The 6 best student loans for community college
These lenders can help you fund your community college education.
1 min read Nov 09, 2024
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