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How I got an excellent credit score before age 26The lessons I learned at 13 allowed me to achieve a high credit score a decade later. Here’s how I did it.
Think twice before borrowing for your kid’s collegeIf owing tens or hundreds of thousands in student loans isn’t what you envision for your golden years, don’t take a federal parent PLUS loan or another type of parent loan lightly.
Big credit card blunders and how to fix themWhen it comes to credit cards, it's easy to make a mistake with significant financial consequences. However, the right approach can safeguard us against some of those unfortunate situations, or at least make them a little less unpleasant.
Moving in with your significant other? Share these expenses to save.When the time comes to live with your partner, you’ll quickly save money in some obvious ways. But there are also a host of recurring expenses, both big and small, that may decrease when you begin your new living arrangement.
Why now is a good time to check your credit scoreWhen was the last time you checked your credit score? If it’s been a while, you aren’t alone.
How the Trump presidency will impact housing in 2017Experts are optimistic about the housing outlook for the new year. Lenders are using better technology to streamline the mortgage process, and the housing market is healthy and robust they say.
Three tips for business owners to get through the slow seasonOwners of seasonal businesses have to be particularly careful about planning and budgeting for the year to ensure the survival of their business.
The top free apps that can help your New Year's resolutions stickWant to read more books, learn a new language, or get organized in 2017? There's an app for that.
How and why to stop wasting your time banking offlineHere’s why banking offline is costing you way too much time and what you should do to optimize your online banking experience.
Dos and don'ts of refinancing credit card debtThere are many potential perils and considerations consumers need to navigate when they decide to consolidate their card debt. In this guide, we go over some of the most common ones.
Seven things to buy in January and where to buy themNow is the time to update your bed linens and towels. But if you're looking to get an Amazon Echo, you might be out of luck.
How to spend more mindfully in the new yearSome money experts say awareness tools such as mindfulness and meditation can help people avoid impulse purchases and create a spending plan that reflects their values.
Less than one month left for ‘Obamacare’ shoppersThe deadline to buy a plan under the Affordable Care Act mandate is January 31. If you don’t choose a plan by the deadline and pay the first payment when it’s due, you won’t be able to get coverage this year, with few exceptions.
- Credit card tips for January 2017
When it comes to credit cards, NerdWallet has some tips on how can you make 2017 better than 2016.
2017 money resolutions: Small steps now for big gains later.If fixing your finances is among your resolutions for 2017, try these simple, do-it-now strategies that can accelerate your progress toward personal finance victories throughout the year.
Five things we learned about the stock market in 2016Markets, we thought we knew you. But now that we’ve hit the seven-year (bull market) mark in our relationship, we’ve noticed that you’ve grown increasingly moody.
January's 'Holiday Hangover' is the best day for sales you never knew aboutEvery year on the first post-holiday workday prices on everything from fitness items to jewelry plummet and online sales skyrocket. We're calling it the Holiday Hangover sale. Here's when it's happening and what to buy.
Ten tax policy issues to watch in 2017Making tax policy predictions for 2017 is especially perilous, given the uncertainties surrounding the incoming administration’s fiscal agenda. But since there is a good chance Congress will enact a major tax bill this year, here are ten key issues to watch.
The hidden factors that determine your life insurance rateAge, gender, and desired amount of coverage are the factors that matter most in policy cost. But these elements are only the tip of the pricing iceberg.
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your walletLove or hate New Year’s resolutions, there probably are a few you could stand to make for your wallet’s sake.
