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  I’ve changed my mind about selling my home. Can I back out of the sale contract?

  Homeowners often get seller’s remorse. It can be an expensive affliction.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2017
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  How to invest $30,000

  Just fell into a pile of cash? Lucky you! These are the smartest ways to use it.

  2 min read Oct 30, 2017
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  Checking account fees surge. Here’s how to dodge them

  There is a paradox in banking right now: Fees have never been higher, but it’s also easier than ever to sidestep them. Banks continue to lean on fees to make money, as low interest rates and regulatory [...]

  4 min read Oct 24, 2017
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  How tax reform could rattle your retirement planning

  The Trump plan might bring big changes to the way 401(k) contributions are taxed.

  2 min read Oct 23, 2017
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  9 ways to save for a down payment

  You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a down payment. Don’t abandon your homeownership dreams just yet. Here [...]

  3 min read Oct 19, 2017
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  6 key retirement planning steps if you’re 50 or older

  You’ll soon be retired, but don’t let up now. You still need to save as much as you can.

  5 min read Oct 18, 2017
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  4 retirement savings goals to hit during your 40s

  Follow this plan for your peak earning years, the time when family expenses balloon.

  4 min read Oct 17, 2017
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  The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that

  Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.

  2 min read Oct 12, 2017
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  3 secrets to investing like Warren Buffett

  These tenets helped the folksy investor become one of the world’s richest men.

  2 min read Oct 02, 2017
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  Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control

  Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2017
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  3 ways the Trump tax plan could shake up your finances

  Though it’s skimpy on details, the tax overhaul could alter your financial life.

  2 min read Sep 29, 2017
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  It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you

  Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.

  3 min read Sep 29, 2017
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  Ready to sue Equifax? Here’s what to know

  Doing nothing is one option. Here’s why waiting to sue may be the best course of action.

  3 min read Sep 27, 2017
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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