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- Bad credit? What to look for in a credit card.
Your options are more limited if credit card issuers see you as a big risk because of your credit history. But you do have a choice about how you go about rebuilding your credit.
- You got a gift card you don't want. Now what?
Don't let an unwanted gift card go to waste. When you open that less-than-perfect gift, grin and bear it. Then explore these options.
- Tips from students on staying sane while working through college
If you’re a working college student, it may feel like you’re the only one who’s juggling so many things at once. But you are not alone.
- Is your bank account's overdraft protection worth it?
Overdraft protection is an opt-in bank service that lets you automatically transfer funds into your checking account when you spend beyond the available balance. When is it a good option?
- Ten ways to save more in your 20s
Digging between your couch cushions for spare pennies and trimming your everyday expenses will get you only so far.
- When should you use an online lender for your small business?
Here are a few situations where you might want to choose an online lender over a bank.
- Ask Brianna: Should I ask for more money at my first job?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, a new grad or a career changer, you should negotiate when your employer offers you less money than you know you should be paid.
- Retirement planning: Why to do an IRA rollover when you switch jobs
For many people, rolling a 401(k) into an IRA can be a smart move for two primary reasons: better investment options and lower fees.
- Five money myths you probably believe
Managing money can be complicated, and myths are often born from people’s struggles to make it simpler. But simplistic solutions can cost you instead of saving you money.
- Six tech items you should never buy in-store
What's the one thing that traditional retail stores, even discount stores like Walmart, don't want you to know? They're charging way more for tech accessories than they need to.
- Seven reasons you need an emergency fund (and four tips for saving up)
Stuff happens. If you lose your job, need a home repair, or wear out your car's engine, you'll need reserves to keep your life moving.
- Ten can't-miss beauty buys from Sephora's sale
Sephora, mecca of all things beauty, is taking up to 70 percent off sale items, and all orders receive three samples for free.
- Online bill pay: what it is and why you should use it
In addition to the convenience of paying bills from your own computer day or night, you’ll save the cost of a stamp and the trouble of going to a mailbox.
- Labor Day sales: What to buy (and skip) this weekend
Labor Day weekend greets shoppers with bargains at retailers and restaurants. But what should you be opening up your wallet for this holiday?
- What's the most coveted coupon in your state?
September is National Coupon Month, and most states prioritize pizza and crafting for their coupon needs.
- Five times you shouldn't use a credit card
If you pay off your bill in full every month, using a credit card for most expenses allows you to track your spending easily and take full advantage of cash-back and other rewards programs. But if you don't, high interest rates will cost you.
- How to balance between investment and savings accounts
A carefully considered investment plan can grow your wealth much faster than saving alone, but maintaining some of your money in savings limits your exposure to sudden downturns in the market.
- Don't go into debt to pay for these five things
In some cases, borrowing money helps build wealth. In others, going into debt does more harm than good.
- Apple announced the date for the iPhone 7 event
The anticipation is so thick, you can measure it in millimeters ... 3.5 of them, to be exact.
- Thinking of buying? The real cost of owning a home.
When the buy vs. rent issue comes up, consider the basics first and then drill down.