Banks and credit unions both have their benefits...and the potential to be totally annoying. Here's how to figure out which institution is right for you.
You may (or may not) be delinquent with a debt payment, but debt collectors don’t have carte blanche with regards to how they can hustle the money from you. Some can be rude, make
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5 Money Moves That Will Ruin Your Mortgage Application
You're ready to be a homeowner — but if you make these missteps with your money, you can kiss your mortgage application goodbye.
15 Things You Should Never Skimp On
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10 Awesome Money-Making Hobbies
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7 Tough Questions About Debt, Answered
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Spouses and Debt: Who's Really on the Hook for Those Bills?
Marriage is for better or for worse — even when it comes to credit card debt. Your spouse's unpaid debts may be affecting you, too.
The Real Cost of Adopting a Baby
Growing your family is costly no matter your situation. Here are some things to consider if you plan to adopt.
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Dealing with Nasty Debt Collectors
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7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
Men and women alike can take away a few critical money lessons from Queen Bey herself.
The 5 Best Men’s Running Shoes
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
Has Cash Become More Trouble Than It's Worth?
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff thinks we should transition to a cash-free society. We're not so sure.