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How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report

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.

Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.

You know your credit score can fluctuate. But you should also know what causes this — and how you can use it to your advantage.

In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.

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

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

We all want to reach financial freedom, but there are rules we need to follow in order to get there.

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

The premise is simple: Create small budgets. Set savings goals. Achieve financial freedom.

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.

If you're looking for the perfect blend of culture and history, these 10 museums in the U.S. will blow your mind.

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!

Has half the executive staff suddenly decided to make more time for family? Yeah, your company is doomed.

Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.

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

Warren Buffett says that 100 years from now, the DJIA will be "over 1 million." Is he out of his mind?

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.

Some say that homeownership is the smarter financial move, but for many folks, renting is just the better call.

Nobody likes budgeting. Here's how to keep track of your money without one.