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Divorce can seriously hurt your credit score – especially if you’re a woman
If you fail to protect your credit during a divorce, your scores might suffer.
4 min read Apr 10, 2019 -
Why parents should start teaching their kids about money at an early age
Learning to become financially savvy is beginning to take a much different shape than in the past.
7 min read Apr 07, 2019 -
What not to buy in April: Grills, gadgets and Mother’s Day gifts
Skip these items this month and hold out for better deals.
3 min read Apr 02, 2019 -
What to buy in April: Easter treats and discounts for last-minute tax filers
Add these items to this month’s shopping list.
3 min read Apr 01, 2019 -
Being invited to a budget-busting wedding costs Americans in more ways than one
It’s often overlooked just how hard weddings hit the budgets of invited guests.
7 min read Apr 01, 2019 -
5 money moves to make if you win the Powerball jackpot
Are you feeling lucky?
5 min read Mar 26, 2019 -
Here’s what top economists say will be the biggest risks to economic growth this year
Economists weigh in on whether risks to the economic outlook are more heavily tilted toward the downside, the upside or balanced.
3 min read Mar 14, 2019 -
Charitable giving: How to maximize your donations
Tax law changes have raised the dollar threshold for claiming itemized deductions. Here’s how to make sure your generosity still counts.
4 min read Mar 13, 2019 -
Economists survey: Expect the Fed to hike again in 2019, but mortgage rates won’t take off
Two-thirds of economists surveyed say the U.S. central bank will increase borrowing costs again in 2019.
6 min read Mar 06, 2019 -
What not to buy in March: Tech, spring apparel and other items worth buying later
What to leave off your shopping list this spring.
3 min read Mar 04, 2019