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Can you pay off your credit card bill in full and still be charged interest? Yes – depending on the timing of your payment
Can you pay off your credit card bill in full and still be charged interest? Yes – depending on the timing of your payment
Did you have a happy New Year? We certainly hope so. Now it's time to get back to regular routines and take care of January chores, including gathering your tax information
Did you have a happy New Year? We certainly hope so. Now it's time to get back to regular routines and take care of January chores, including gathering your tax information
Is it tax time already? You may not want to admit it, but tax time starts well before the filing deadline
Is it tax time already? You may not want to admit it, but tax time starts well before the filing deadline
What do you do with debts that have unfavorable interest rates or difficult payment terms? If you can, consolidate them into one debt stream with more favorable terms
What do you do with debts that have unfavorable interest rates or difficult payment terms? If you can, consolidate them into one debt stream with more favorable terms
According to the latest Household Debt and Credit Report from the New York Federal Reserve, America's total household debt has surpassed $13.5 trillion. Do you sometimes feel like $13 trillion of that debt is yours?
According to the latest Household Debt and Credit Report from the New York Federal Reserve, America's total household debt has surpassed $13.5 trillion. Do you sometimes feel like $13 trillion of that debt is yours?
Here is a reminder of changes affecting your tax returns for the 2018 tax year
Here is a reminder of changes affecting your tax returns for the 2018 tax year
Your Christmas gift from the Federal Reserve is here. Surprise! It's another 0.25% hike in the Federal Funds rate
Your Christmas gift from the Federal Reserve is here. Surprise! It's another 0.25% hike in the Federal Funds rate
Multiple employment plans allow businesses in completely unrelated industries to pool their resources under the same retirement plan umbrella
Multiple employment plans allow businesses in completely unrelated industries to pool their resources under the same retirement plan umbrella
Rewards cards can provide great benefits – but they can also tempt you to overspend. When that happens, you're more likely to carry a balance and wipe out your rewards with interest charges
Rewards cards can provide great benefits – but they can also tempt you to overspend. When that happens, you're more likely to carry a balance and wipe out your rewards with interest charges
Times aren't great in the mortgage refinancing market
Times aren't great in the mortgage refinancing market
You've just become eligible for Social Security benefits. Are you going to apply for them now, wait until your full retirement age, or delay benefits as long as you possibly can?
You've just become eligible for Social Security benefits. Are you going to apply for them now, wait until your full retirement age, or delay benefits as long as you possibly can?
Take a deep breath and start your path to redemption using these five tips
Take a deep breath and start your path to redemption using these five tips
Many people are reconsidering their budget to prevent holiday overspending over the next few months. If you are one of these people, good for you – but why stop there?
Many people are reconsidering their budget to prevent holiday overspending over the next few months. If you are one of these people, good for you – but why stop there?
America has been enjoying historically low interest rates for years – but those days are coming to an end
America has been enjoying historically low interest rates for years – but those days are coming to an end
In 2019, changes to Medicare may improve the healthcare options and flexibility for beneficiaries
In 2019, changes to Medicare may improve the healthcare options and flexibility for beneficiaries
Your smartphone may substitute for your bank card. However, that adds another avenue for fraudsters to trick you out of personal information and drain your bank account
Your smartphone may substitute for your bank card. However, that adds another avenue for fraudsters to trick you out of personal information and drain your bank account
As many as half a billion customers may be affected, making the Marriott hack the second largest ever in terms of exposed records
As many as half a billion customers may be affected, making the Marriott hack the second largest ever in terms of exposed records
You've overspent during past holiday seasons, but you're determined not to let it happen this year. What's your plan to prevent painful post-holiday bills?
You've overspent during past holiday seasons, but you're determined not to let it happen this year. What's your plan to prevent painful post-holiday bills?
If you are just starting out on your own and have no job yet, or you're down on your luck and currently unemployed, will you be able to qualify for a credit card? The answer is yes, within limitations
If you are just starting out on your own and have no job yet, or you're down on your luck and currently unemployed, will you be able to qualify for a credit card? The answer is yes, within limitations
Do you have a rewards credit card? If not, now is the perfect time to consider one
Do you have a rewards credit card? If not, now is the perfect time to consider one
You're determined to make 2019 the year you raise your credit score. Why not get off to a good start with these five New Year's resolutions to send your credit score in the right direction?
You're determined to make 2019 the year you raise your credit score. Why not get off to a good start with these five New Year's resolutions to send your credit score in the right direction?
What can disabled persons do about telephone calls and letters from collectors? What happens if you are sued?
What can disabled persons do about telephone calls and letters from collectors? What happens if you are sued?
Find out how you can protect your financial interests
Find out how you can protect your financial interests
What happens to your financial accounts when you pass away? They will be passed along to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated for that account – but what happens when your beneficiaries are out-of-date?
What happens to your financial accounts when you pass away? They will be passed along to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated for that account – but what happens when your beneficiaries are out-of-date?
Are we going about it all wrong?
Are we going about it all wrong?
There are two primary reasons America isn't using the EMV technology to its full potential, and the technology doesn't address all forms of fraud
There are two primary reasons America isn't using the EMV technology to its full potential, and the technology doesn't address all forms of fraud
How would you finance a home improvement project? If it's beyond what you can pay for in cash, you might consider using a credit card instead of a home equity loan or line of credit
How would you finance a home improvement project? If it's beyond what you can pay for in cash, you might consider using a credit card instead of a home equity loan or line of credit
Since student debt draws money away from other savings and investment opportunities, the long-term effect on net worth can be devastating
Since student debt draws money away from other savings and investment opportunities, the long-term effect on net worth can be devastating
Your checking account is a tempting target for thieves. You must stay alert for the many varieties of checking account scams – but first, you must be able to recognize a scam when you see one
Your checking account is a tempting target for thieves. You must stay alert for the many varieties of checking account scams – but first, you must be able to recognize a scam when you see one
The housing market has suffered from excess demand and limited supply for years, causing a sharp increase in home prices, but the turning point may have arrived
The housing market has suffered from excess demand and limited supply for years, causing a sharp increase in home prices, but the turning point may have arrived
Identity thieves love to steal children's identities, and you need to take the right steps to help prevent it
Identity thieves love to steal children's identities, and you need to take the right steps to help prevent it
Do you monitor your Social Security number for any signs of fraudulent use? A new survey suggests you think that you should, but you probably don't.
Do you monitor your Social Security number for any signs of fraudulent use? A new survey suggests you think that you should, but you probably don't.
You probably know that you can place a fraud alert on your credit reports – but did you know there are three different types of fraud alerts that you can apply?
You probably know that you can place a fraud alert on your credit reports – but did you know there are three different types of fraud alerts that you can apply?
You didn't know? You're not alone
You didn't know? You're not alone
According to a new study, knowledge of your credit score does give you the power to manage credit responsibly
According to a new study, knowledge of your credit score does give you the power to manage credit responsibly
Do you have a loan payment that is squeezing your monthly budget a bit tighter than you'd planned?
Do you have a loan payment that is squeezing your monthly budget a bit tighter than you'd planned?
It's smart to get the most out of your credit cards, but do so within a budget and with one thought in mind "Is a credit card the best way to pay for this item?"
It's smart to get the most out of your credit cards, but do so within a budget and with one thought in mind "Is a credit card the best way to pay for this item?"
Consider these alternatives to a reverse mortgage before you commit
Consider these alternatives to a reverse mortgage before you commit
It is prudent to have insurance, but it is also smart to have the right amount of insurance for your needs
It is prudent to have insurance, but it is also smart to have the right amount of insurance for your needs
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