Here’s where flooding was the worst in 2024 — and how to better prepare your home in 2025
Hurricane Helene caused the worst flooding of 2024.
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Trillion-dollar companies: 7 most valuable mega-cap stocks
These are the largest publicly traded companies and members of the trillion-dollar club.
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Red flags of peer-to-peer lending
Steer clear if you notice these warning signs when considering P2P lending.
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Bankrate’s 2025 Credit Card Debt Report
Nearly half of credit cardholders carry debt — and many have been in that debt for years.
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Hit hard by the AMT? Here are 7 ways to avoid it, or least reduce how much you owe
While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may snare many others too.
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How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets
About 1 in 7 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $4 billion is returned annually.
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Median home prices in every state
The priciest and most affordable states in the country to buy a home.
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Buying the dip: Is this a good strategy when markets are falling?
A dip in the market can be used to add to positions in companies that are poised for long-term success.
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Amid high tariff fallout, here’s how to earn more interest on your savings account
Here’s how to earn more interest with a high-yield savings account.
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13 types of checking accounts
Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.
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Can I buy a home with cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency plays almost no role in real estate today, but change may be on the horizon.
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Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?
Both strategies have merit. Here’s what to consider.
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The world’s 10 richest people: The wealthiest have $100 billion or more
Here are the world’s 10 richest people and some of their key investments.
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Private lenders vs. banks: Which is better?
Banks and private lenders both offer loans, but each has advantages and disadvantages over the other.
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How to invest in the Magnificent 7 stocks
The Magnificent 7 stocks have rewarded investors. Here’s how to buy them.
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The Augusta Rule: How to earn tax-free rental income
How to earn tax-free income by renting out your home.
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We’re self-made millionaires: Here are 5 investing habits we’re teaching our kids
This couple is showing their kids how wealth-building works in real time.
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Earned income tax credit (EITC): What it is, income limits and more
This popular tax break can be worth up to $8,046 for some families in 2025, but it can be tricky to claim.
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