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  These 4 officials will now have a vote on the Fed committee that sets interest rates

  Will the new voting members be hawkish or dovish on rates?

  7 min read Jan 17, 2020
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  Survey: 43% of Americans think their financial situation will get better in 2020

  And these are the reasons why they are optimistic about their finances.

  4 min read Jan 16, 2020
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  Survey: While checking fees vary wildly by race and age, Americans stay loyal to their banks

  Competition for your cash is intense, it pays to shop around when looking for a new bank.

  8 min read Jan 15, 2020
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  Join To Her Credit, our financial advice brand for women, for a unique event in Austin

  “Budgeting for you, not a stereotype,” will offer basic personal finance advice for the new year.

  2 min read Jan 14, 2020
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  Best debt consolidation loans of 2020

  See Bankrate’s picks for the top lenders and find out what it takes to qualify.

  3 min read Jan 13, 2020
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  Americans are still making these 7 silly savings mistakes

  These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.

  4 min read Jan 10, 2020
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  Best bad credit loans of 2020

  A bad credit loan can help you take a practical step toward rebuilding credit.

  11 min read Jan 07, 2020
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  The 26 most and least expensive states to retire

  Retirement quality and savings can vary significantly by state.

  7 min read Jan 02, 2020
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  Why you should pay your credit card every two weeks

  To help keep your credit utilization low, credit card industry analyst Ted Rossman recommends a twice-monthly payment schedule.

  3 min read Jan 01, 2020
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  Reduce your taxes with these last-minute moves before the end of the year

  Take heed, taxpayers. Time is running out on these moves.

  5 min read Dec 28, 2019
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  4 things I learned from reading ‘Your Money or Your Life’ that everyone can do

  Get ready for some soul searching.

  5 min read Dec 28, 2019
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  Get a cash gift for Christmas? Here are 6 smart things to do with it

  Follow these tips to turn your holiday cash gift into a gift that keeps on giving.

  4 min read Dec 25, 2019
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  Survey: Half of American workers haven’t gotten a pay boost this year

  The findings come at a time when job growth appears to be booming.

  7 min read Dec 19, 2019
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  Book review: ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez

  This book is about resisting dead-end routines and getting enough.

  5 min read Dec 18, 2019
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  Survey: Credit card debt more common when net worth exceeds $100K

  No matter what your worth is on paper, pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible.

  4 min read Dec 18, 2019
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  Chase opens its first ever in-branch coffee shop

  You can now get your caffeine fix while you make a withdrawal at this new Chase location.

  2 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  5 things people procrastinate about that could wreck their finances

  Don’t be caught off-guard. It could cost you plenty.

  7 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  Here’s what top economists predict will happen to the U.S. economy over the next decade

  What’s the likelihood that the economy will be even more blockbuster in the 2020s? Not much, according to experts.

  4 min read Dec 17, 2019
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  3 reasons you shouldn’t buy lottery tickets

  When it comes to the lottery, you can definitely win if you don’t play.

  2 min read Dec 16, 2019
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  Are Christmas club accounts still a good idea?

  These holiday savings accounts are still available at many small banks and credit unions. But are they the best way to save?

  3 min read Dec 16, 2019