A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
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One frugal mom recycles that Halloween loot for the Christmas stockings. Even if you don't go that far, now is the time to start thinking about stocking-stuffer sweets.
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I never knew that cities in America could file for bankruptcy until recently a Northern California city named Vallejo made the news for being on the edge of bankruptcy. So how doe
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Our Senior Editor was back on Marketplace Money recently, discussing how to have difficult financial conversations and learning to cook (not at the same time).
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A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
4 Ways Credit Cards Manipulate You Into More Debt
We humans aren't always rational. Learn four psychological tricks credit card companies use to capitalize on your irrationality and maximize your debt.
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Today we found some great articles on teaching kids about money, things that are causing your bills to skyrocket, and the best ways to make extra money.
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Go Ahead -- Take Candy From a Baby
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Save 50% On Your Passport Application?
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Could Your City Go Bankrupt?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Loaned Money to Family?
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How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"
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