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Do you still need to carry cash?
With debit cards, payments apps and credit cards, why do we still need cash?
2 min read Dec 12, 2017 -
This Giving Tuesday, many Americans plan to give back
Approximately one out of five charitable donations will be larger than last year’s.
2 min read Nov 28, 2017 -
The straight story about ‘hard’ credit checks
Too many hard credit checks from prospective lenders could impact your FICO scores.
2 min read Nov 22, 2017 -
Is cash safer than credit?
Which form of payment is safer? Greg McBride explains why cash isn’t always king.
1 min read Nov 07, 2017 -
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 -
Engaged? This is why you need to sign a prenuptial agreement
Prenups aren’t just for celebrities. You’ll wish you had one if things go sour.
4 min read Sep 21, 2017 -
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 -
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 17, 2017 -
How much does a tankless water heater cost?
Tired of cold showers? Once you go tankless, you’ll never look back.
3 min read Sep 12, 2017 -
Protect yourself with a fraud alert on your credit report
A fraud alert makes it difficult for ID thieves to open accounts in your name.
3 min read Sep 08, 2017