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Three Simple Ways to Live Greener This Earth Day
Easy upgrades that help you live greener, reduce waste and reconnect with the planet.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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Four Takeaways From Filing Your Taxes to Boost Your Financial Future
Now that another tax season is in the rearview mirror for most of us, what lessons can you take from what you learned about your finances to plan for the future?
By Kate Winget Published
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What Claims Adjusters Are Thinking vs What They're Saying
After a natural disaster, few of us are at our best, but here's what to keep in mind when you're interacting with your insurance company's claims adjuster.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Looking to Make a Job Change? How to Stand Out Like a Pro
To make a strong first impression in interviews or when networking, skip your job title and work history and use an opening gambit that highlights your talents.
By Anne deBruin Sample, CEO Published
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
If you're looking for a reliable way to save money and earn a little extra, a five-year CD can help you reach your savings goals. Here are our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Earn 150,000 Membership points when you charge $20,000 within three months. You can also earn a $500 credit for booking at least $2,500 through Amex travel.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Learn how to securely store your financial information. Discover what documents you need to keep, how long you need to keep them, and best practices for physical and digital storage.
Having mountains of financial paperwork take over your home can be frustrating. Here's how to get the mess under control while still having your essential information at your fingertips.
By Laura Gariepy Published
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Explore essential habits of the ultra-rich — frugality, multiple income sources and smart investing — and how to apply them on your own wealth-building journey.
Millionaires may seem extraordinary, but their success often comes down to three simple financial habits anyone can adopt.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published