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  Survey: Younger Americans are much more comfortable talking money on a first date

  Younger Americans are less shy about talking credit scores, debt and other financial topics with a new love interest.

  5 min read Apr 11, 2019
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  Fed officials say rates could shift in ‘either direction’ depending on economic growth

  Federal Reserve officials are giving themselves room to be flexible with monetary policy.

  3 min read Apr 10, 2019
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  Why parents should start teaching their kids about money at an early age

  Learning to become financially savvy is beginning to take a much different shape than in the past.

  7 min read Apr 07, 2019
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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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
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  Paying people back is easier than ever using apps — but so is making accidental payments

  You just sent money to a stranger. So, how do you get it back?

  3 min read Mar 05, 2019
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  The 5 best and most affordable family vehicles

  There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the right vehicle for your family.

  3 min read Mar 02, 2019
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  U.S. economy grew 2.6% in the fourth quarter, better than expected

  The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2018, but came in well ahead of estimates.

  4 min read Feb 28, 2019
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  Fed Chair Powell grilled on stagnant wage growth in tight job market

  Powell faced criticism from Democratic congressmen for his positive evaluation of the job market despite a period of slow pay gains.

  2 min read Feb 27, 2019
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  Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2019
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  Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021

  Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2019