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News

Despite ultra-low rates, 78% haven't refinanced in the last year.

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News

The cost and quality of life in these states could tarnish your golden years.

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GameStop, Gap, Disney and more are in trouble as the retail apocalypse continues.
Mortgages
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Mortgages

Lenders are readjusting their rates as a dreaded refi surcharge is scrapped.

Why Are So Many US Homeowners Not Refinancing Their Mortgages?

By Clayton Jarvis 07.04.2021

News

Despite ultra-low rates, 78% haven't refinanced in the last year.

Study: The States Where Taking Out a Mortgage Is Most and Least Affordable

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Mortgages

We rank the 50 states and D.C. to show where closing costs put the most bite on borrowers.
Investing
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By Serah Louis 07.14.2021

Investing

Take your pick from among these charming seaports and beachy big cities.

Why Copper Could Be Good as Gold for Investors Right Now

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Investing

This base metal is set to shine in the near future.

Thrill Seeking Investors Spending Stimulus Checks on Day Trading, Survey Suggests

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Investing

Aided by government cash, they're refusing to let the GameStop fun pass them by.
Borrowing
Warren Buffett Would Say Do This With Your Tax Refund

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Borrowing

Getting money back this year? The investing icon has some advice on how to use it.

What If Biden Never Forgives Your Student Loan Debt? You Have an Option

By Clayton Jarvis 04.07.2021

Borrowing

There's talk of forgiving $10,000 or $50,000 per person. But so far, it's just talk.

COVID-19 May Have Covertly Crashed Your Credit Card Limit — and Your Credit Score

By Daniel McIntosh 06.24.2020

Borrowing

Some issuers will tell you before they decrease your limit, but they don’t have to.
Banking
What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?

By Shane Murphy 01.31.2020

Banking

High-yield savings accounts can pay upwards of 200 times more interest than a standard savings account. Here's how they work (and how you can open one...

Chime Bank Review: A No-Fee Friend

By Shane Murphy 11.26.2020

Banking

Get paid earlier, boost your savings and raise your credit score with this digital bank.

Why and How to Create an Emergency Fund

By Doug Whiteman 11.25.2020

Banking

Don't let an unexpected emergency clear out your household finances.
Insurance
- Other
- Auto
- Home
- Health
- Life
Why Now Is the Time to Replace Your Life Insurance Policy

By Sigrid Forberg 07.15.2021

Insurance

Not waiting until the last minute could slash the cost of your coverage.

Still Stuck at Home? Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance Might Be For You

By Sigrid Forberg 04.20.2021

Insurance

The auto insurance model is tailor-made for reduced driving in the COVID era.

You Might Be Wasting $1,100 Per Year On Car Insurance

By Shane Murphy 06.23.2021

Insurance

Score the lowest rate available to you.
Managing Money
25 Things You Should Never Buy at Walmart

By Sigrid Forberg 07.23.2021

Managing Money

From plates to phone plans, you won’t find the best bargains there.

18 Ways to Boost Your Income, Starting Today

By Ethan Rotberg 03.30.2021

Managing Money

Need more money? Here are some simple strategies you can try right now.

Suze Orman Calls This Hot Shopping Trend a ‘Gateway to Overspending’

By Sigrid Forberg 04.21.2021

Managing Money

The financial expert says the pitfalls of buy now, pay later plans outweigh the positives.
Life
- Lifestyle
- Parenting
- Entertainment
- Food
- Travel
- Shopping
27 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco

By Sigrid Forberg 06.16.2021

Life

From condiments to coffee, bikes to books, steer clear of these items at warehouse stores.

Groceries Are Getting More Expensive — for These 4 Reasons

By Clayton Jarvis 03.25.2021

Life

Get used to sticker shock at the supermarket, and here's why.

Do Big Stores Save You the Most? We Price-Check Our Shopping List

By Shane Murphy 02.19.2021

Life

With one 30-second trick, we found $460 in savings beyond Walmart and Amazon.

Credit Score

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card

If you have poor (or no) credit, these strategies will strengthen your score.

By Mitchell Glass

Moving To The US? Here Are 5 Ways To Start Building Your Credit Score

How to go from “credit invisible” to “credit invincible.”

By Sigrid Forberg

How Much Credit History Do You Really Need?

Lenders look at the length of your history as part of determining your creditworthiness.

By Justin Anderson

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