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MetLife's homeowners insurance offers perks hard to find elsewhere. But if you’re looking for online tools and prompt customer support, it is sadly lacking.

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Debt consolidation loans for bad credit are out there, but you may have to shop around a bit. If your credit score is less than 650, you might have a harder time than others securing a personal loan or debt consolidation loan. This can be a vicious cycle: you don’t pay your bills because the […]

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According to Pew Research, 64% of Americans have been victims of a data breach on a health or financial account. For many, those data breaches have resulted in negative impacts on their credit due to unauthorized access or applications for new lines of credit. That’s where credit monitoring services step in. A credit monitoring service […]

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If you’re a teacher that transitioned to virtual teaching in the spring, use this guide to learn tips on optimizing your home for the new semester.

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The maximum amount undergraduate students can borrow in federal student loans each year is $12,500. If you’re attending a private college, that will only cover about a third of your annual cost of attendance. If your savings and federal loans fall short, you’ll probably need to apply for private student loans to bridge the gap. Although […]

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If holiday costs are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. With unemployment at record highs, many Americans are wondering how to afford the holidays this year.  If you’re going through a rough patch financially, there are people who can lend a hand. No one should be forced to go without during the holiday […]

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Political pressure is building to discuss our nation’s $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. In fact, last month more Google searches for “student loan debt” were made than ever before. 1.6 trillion is a difficult number to visualize or wrap your head around. We love playing with data and thought we’d take a unique perspective […]

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Compare the best auto loans of 2021, learn what you need to know about how to get the best auto loans and more.

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According to YouGov, most Americans donate to charity in some fashion each year, and for good reason. There are countless worthwhile causes out there that can make the world a better place for a surprisingly small amount of money. There’s also a personal finance benefit: charitable donations offer tax benefits to donors, enabling them to […]

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