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  Consumer advocates question Congress’ Dodd-Frank reforms

  Congress is looking to change parts of the post-crisis financial reform legislation. Consumer advocates are not impressed.

  Apr 24, 2018
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  7 legal ways to make money with your body

  Giving more of yourself can be profitable. Some bodily assets are worth major bucks.

  Apr 11, 2018
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  Want to fix your finances? Compare how you spend with others

  One of the best tools to change financial behaviors is to compare how you spend with others.

  Apr 10, 2018
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  Libor is rising with other interest rates. Here’s what it means for you

  Although it’s being phased out, Libor is very much relevant to borrowers and investors.

  Apr 09, 2018
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  Jobs report shows US economy added 103K jobs in March

  See what happened with jobs, unemployment and average hourly earnings.

  Apr 06, 2018
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  10 Costco do’s and don’ts: What to buy and what to avoid

  Know what to buy and what to avoid when you shop at this giant members-only store.

  Apr 04, 2018
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  Betterment Review: Automated investing made easy

  This robo-advisor app keeps the fees in check, but it’s only free to investors with a lot of cash.

  Apr 02, 2018
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  Here’s how much you should expect to pay this wedding season

  Bankrate’s survey finds the cost of attending weddings adds up fast.

  Mar 28, 2018
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  Jobs report shows US economy added 313K jobs in February

  See what happened with jobs, unemployment and average hourly earnings.

  Mar 09, 2018
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  Top economists: Expect the economy to heat up further this year

  Economists surveyed by Bankrate tell what’s ahead for interest rates, wages and more.

  Mar 07, 2018