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Five Common Credit Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes are an often inevitable fact of life, but knowledge truly is power when it comes to financial wellness.
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Best Time of Year to Buy A House
You may find a good home deal at any time of year, but certain seasons or even months have the perfect blend of inventory, supply and price. Here's when to look.
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50 Years Ago, Women Won Equal Access to Credit
Until U.S. women won equal access to credit, they often couldn't buy a home or own a credit card without a male cosigner.
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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts: A Deep Dive
While there are some limitations on income and contributions, as well as other restrictions, a Coverdell can be a bit more flexible than a 529 plan.
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Does Freezing Your Credit Help During Data Breaches?
With data breaches in the news from National Public Data and Change Healthcare, people are wondering if they should freeze their credit.
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
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Recent Graduate? Financial Fitness Starts Here
Once you've landed a job, it's time to optimize your starting salary with a focus on creating a budget, paying off student debt and saving for retirement.
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Finance 101: Money Skills Every New College Student Needs
College is a perfect time to put financial know-how to the test. Here's how parents can set their kids up for success by making smart money choices.
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Direct Tuition Payments: A Tax-Efficient Way to Pay for School
If you pay tuition for someone else directly to a college, graduate school, preschool or private school, that money is not subject to the gift tax.
