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How to Determine If Your Finances Are Ready for a Big Purchase

A home, a car, the latest pricey gadget — before you commit to buying, you better make sure you can afford such a large purchase.

We're helping a reader get control of her debt and the rest of her finances. Read her story and find out how far she's come already!

Don't be deceived by a stellar credit score. Your financial health might still need some work.

Is your lack of action killing your financial future? It's time to stop being so complacent.

Did you read the fine print before you signed up for that credit card? You should have: What you don't know might hurt you.

Struggling to reach your money goals? Find the right online community for support, advice, and encouragement to start making progress.

You may be leaving the States for a while, but there's one element of American life you should never leave behind: your credit score.

When a financial crisis hits, it helps to know exactly what to expect — and how to bounce back.

If you want good credit, you need a good credit score. But when it comes to getting a good rating, you need to separate facts from fiction.

We've all made money misjudgements in the past. Don't make another mistake reliving them in the present.

You're not a kid anymore. So get to work on these grown-up financial decisions.

You're ready to be a homeowner — but if you make these missteps with your money, you can kiss your mortgage application goodbye.

Ever wonder if you're on the financial straight and narrow? If these signs all point to you, you are!

Your perfect partner is smart, funny, attractive. What more could you want from them? Add this to your list: a good credit score.

Divorce is complicated and expensive. Dispel these money myths so you'll be better prepared to go your separate ways.

You don't have to wait until the due date to pay your credit card bill. In fact, there are benefits to paying early.

With retirement right around the corner, it's more important than ever to start cutting your daily living costs. You'll thank yourself later.

A balance transfer can be a boon to your credit score. There are a few pitfalls to watch out for, too.

Pity, joy, fear, stress, excitement — emotions are part of life. But if they're dictating how and when you spend your money, you have a problem.

You can refinance your mortgage to chip away at federal student loans faster. But be cautious: It comes at a cost.