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Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?

There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.

Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.

First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!

Investing isn't just for the wealthy. All it takes is $100 — or less! — to get started.

If you're not stacking coupons, you're missing out on some huge online savings.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.

Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.

Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.

When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.

Wait, you can rack up airline miles by eating out at your favorite restaurants? Yes, it's true!

You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?

Wondering whether a stock is worth your investment? Here are a bunch of ways to decide!

Credit card rewards are great when you're rolling in cash back and other major discounts, but beware of the times when they can actually cost you.

The Trump administration is holding the fiduciary rule in limbo. How could this affect you and your retirement?

Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.

So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.

An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.

Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.