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  Many Americans don’t understand their health insurance plans or medical bills — and it’s leading to chaos and confusion

  Jaw-dropping medical bills and confusing health insurance policies explained.

  4 min read Aug 17, 2018
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  This is the No. 1 reason Americans are losing sleep

  Our survey reveals what causes people to toss and turn at night.

  4 min read Aug 16, 2018
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  Experts weigh in: Here’s when you should reach key financial milestones

  Ten financial pros share their views on when to buy a home and more.

  5 min read Aug 14, 2018
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  5 financial tips for raising a pet

  Raising a pet requires a lot of financial responsibility. You need to make sure that you can meet your pet’s every need and, depending on the pet, that can cost a lot of money. According to a breakdown [...]

  4 min read Aug 14, 2018
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  6 worst deal-breakers homebuyers include in offer letters

  Your offer letter to sellers sets the tone for negotiations — or it can stop the deal in its tracks.

  4 min read Aug 07, 2018
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  Americans are increasingly obsessed with their credit scores

  Overall awareness of credit scores is on the rise, according to a recent survey.

  3 min read Aug 06, 2018
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  What not to buy in August: 7 things to pass up this month

  You can save a lot by waiting until the right time of year to buy this stuff.

  3 min read Aug 03, 2018
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  Hot bargains: What to buy in August

  This month sizzles with sales on back-to-school items, patio furniture and more.

  4 min read Aug 02, 2018
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  Issues with credit and debt providers a top complaint for consumers

  Consumer Complaint Survey Report reveals the top 10 complaints in 2017.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  6 financial goals to achieve before you die

  Life is short! Accomplishing these goals will help you live a better life.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  Interest rates are going up, but not your pay

  As the economy hums along, worker pay has remained largely flat. Here’s how to be proactive with your earnings.

  2 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  JPM, big banks spend billions on tech but innovation lags

  What’s all that tech spending doing for banks and their customers?

  4 min read Jul 27, 2018
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  Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions

  Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2018
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  One of the least populated states should be America’s hottest retirement destination — here’s why

  The reasons should inform how, and where, you end up spending your retirement.

  3 min read Jul 24, 2018
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  5 ways to create a passive income stream

  It takes a lot of work at the front end to reap the benefits of these opportunities.

  4 min read Jul 20, 2018
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  Americans reveal ideal ages for financial milestones

  At what age should you buy a home? Get a credit card? Retire? Here’s what our survey found.

  4 min read Jul 18, 2018
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  Don’t know your mortgage rate? You could be costing yourself thousands

  If you don’t know your mortgage rate, you may be missing an opportunity to save big.

  3 min read Jul 18, 2018
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  Got a bank account you didn’t sign up for? Here’s how to check

  If you’re unsure whether you have an account you didn’t agree to open, take action now.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2018
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  Cable TV vs. streaming: Breaking down the costs

  TV viewing options and prices vary by satellite, cable and streaming provider. Here’s what to know.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2018
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  7 money moves to make before living abroad

  Moving to a foreign country? Going without a financial plan could prove disastrous.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2018