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  5 ways you can jump-start your retirement savings in your 20s

  When you’re young, you can save a little now and reap big rewards later.

  2 min read May 22, 2017
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  Why it’s time to get smarter about student loan debt

  College debt has become a $1.4 trillion burden, one that calls for tough choices.

  2 min read Sep 25, 2017
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  How to fix your credit score in 6 months

  Repairing your credit isn’t impossible, and it doesn’t have to take forever.

  2 min read Aug 16, 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
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  What the Wells Fargo scandal can teach you about the Equifax hack

  Worried your identify has been compromised? Take action the way bank customers did.

  3 min read Sep 18, 2017
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  Angry at Equifax? You have the right to sue

  But you should still protect yourself when accepting free credit monitoring.

  3 min read Sep 13, 2017
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  How to freeze your credit after the Equifax data breach

  Locking down your credit can help protect you from ID theft, but there are drawbacks.

  3 min read Sep 08, 2017
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  4 ways to boost your credit score pronto

  If you need your loan ASAP, learn how to boost your credit score at breakneck speed.

  3 min read Jul 14, 2017
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  Credit monitoring alone won’t protect you from identity theft

  There’s no silver bullet to stop fraud. Here’s how to make the bad guys’ job harder.

  3 min read Sep 12, 2017
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  How to protect yourself from the massive Equifax breach

  Some 143 million Americans are now at risk for ID theft. Take these steps now.

  3 min read Sep 07, 2017
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  4 problems facing Capitol Hill, and the impact on your money

  The stakes are getting higher as the government faces a debt-ceiling battle and potential shutdown.

  3 min read Sep 04, 2017
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  How would Trump’s tax proposals affect you?

  Who will benefit from Trump’s tax proposals? And what should you do today to prepare?

  3 min read Aug 31, 2017
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  How to prepare for the next economic downturn

  The economy’s starting to show signs of weakness; time to get ready for potential financial hardships.

  5 min read Aug 25, 2017
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  3 mistakes the $759M Powerball winner won’t want to make

  Beating the odds is easy compared to the challenge of being smart with the money.

  2 min read Aug 25, 2017
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  In your 50s? It’s not too late to start a retirement fund

  Here’s how to get that nest egg going quickly when you’ve got no time to waste.

  2 min read Aug 24, 2017
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  Should we be feeling comfy with our debt?

  More than a quarter of us say we feel “comfortable” with our debt. Do we deserve to?

  2 min read Aug 21, 2017
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  Considering a personal loan? Learn the basics first

  There’s a lot to know before you shop around for a personal loan.

  3 min read Aug 18, 2017
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  Aim high! How to get your credit score above the 700 mark

  Here are a few simple tips to push your credit score to new heights.

  2 min read Aug 15, 2017
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  The elusive 850: How to get the best credit score

  Achieving the highest credit score is a lofty goal. Learn more about how to reach it.

  2 min read Aug 11, 2017
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  7 ways to save on moving costs

  Moving is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be a burden on your budget.

  3 min read Aug 09, 2017