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How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees Once and For All

By Christian Hudspeth
6 Steps to Avoid Late Fees on Your Credit Card Bill -- Forever!

by Julia Scott

How to Choose the Best Credit Card Offers

by John Persinos

The 8 Best Reasons to Invest in a Roth IRA

by Christian Hudspeth

This article was updated on June 3, 2019.

5 Tips to Know Before Using an Online Brokerage

by Christian Hudspeth

9 Ways to Save Thousands on Car Expenses
9 Ways to Save Thousands on Car Expenses

by John Persinos
5 Essential Tips for Buying a Used Car
5 Essential Tips for Buying a Used Car

by David Sterman
5 Ways to Save $1,000 at the Gas Pump Each Year
5 Ways to Save $1,000 at the Gas Pump Each Year

by Christian Hudspeth
Prepaid Cards: How to Choose the Best Reloadable Debit Cards
Prepaid Cards: How to Choose the Best Reloadable Debit Cards

by Gwynneth Anderson

How to Build Credit Fast on $30k a Year or Less
How to Build Credit Fast on $30k a Year or Less

by Christian Hudspeth
Understanding the Confusing Art of Leasing a Car

by Meredith Margrave
7 Car Insurance Myths You Can't Afford to Believe
7 Car Insurance Myths You Can't Afford to Believe

by Michael Cramton
10 Ways to Save 10% or More on Car Insurance
10 Ways to Save 10% or More on Car Insurance

by Frances Stanford
5 Key Tips for Leasing a New Car
5 Key Tips for Leasing a New Car

by Ryan Fuhrmann
Debit Card vs Credit Card: 6 Reasons Why One Is Better
6 Debit Card Pitfalls to Watch Out For

by John Persinos

The 10-Second Trick to Outsmart a Used Car Salesman and Save Thousands
The 10-Second Trick to Outsmart a Used Car Salesman and Save Thousands

by David Sterman
College savings plans vs Custodial Plans and More
The 3 Best Ways to Save for Your Child's Future

by Mauri Elbel

Credit Union vs Bank: Here's Where to Save the Most Money on Fees and Interest
Credit Union vs Bank: Here's Where to Save the Most Money on Fees and Interest

by John-Michael Haines

Stop Debit Card Fraud Before it Stops You
Stolen Debit Card? Here's How to Protect Your Money Now

It's terrifying to see all the news about stolen credit card numbers.
7 Ways to Hack Proof Your Online Bank Account

By Mike Cramton

Are Online Banks Safe?
Online Banks: High-Yield Savings Or Dangerous Money Traps?

by Gina Roberts-Grey

25 Ways to Save Hundreds on Your Monthly Expenses
25 Ways to Save Hundreds on Your Monthly Expenses

It's often times easier to save 10% than it is to increase your monthly

How to Become Financially Independent in 5 Years or Less
How to Become Financially Independent in 5 Years or Less

by Sara Glakas

Have you ever heard of a wage slave?
Target Date Funds: The Hassle-Free Way to Invest in Your 401k or IRA

by Dave Sterman

Rescue Your Retirement in 3 Steps -- Even at Age 60
Rescue Your Retirement in 3 Steps -- Even at Age 60

by Miranda Marquit
5 Reasons One Parent Should Stay At Home
5 Reasons One Parent Should Stay At Home

by Brian Reed
3 Steps to Finding Your Retirement 'Number'
3 Steps to Finding Your Retirement 'Number'

by Deborah O' Malley, M.Sc. and Melvin Pasternak, Ph.D.
7 Money Mistakes You Are Probably Making -- And How to Fix Them

by Miranda Marquit
The Smartest Thing To Do with Your 401(K) When You Leave a Job
The Smartest Thing To Do with Your 401(K) When You Leave a Job

by Miranda Marquit
How to Choose the Right Portfolio Mix for You
How to Choose the Right Portfolio Mix for You

by Deborah O'Malley, M.Sc. and Melvin Pasternak, Ph.D
6 Common 'Black Holes' That Are Shrinking Your Family Budget
6 Common 'Black Holes' That Are Shrinking Your Family Budget

by John Persinos
10 Rules of Wealth They Should Have Taught Us in School
10 Rules of Wealth They Should Have Taught Us in School

by Barbara Friedberg
9 Ways to Help Your Parents' Finances Without Going Broke Yourself
9 Ways to Help Your Parents' Finances Without Going Broke Yourself

Tell me if this sounds familiar: Your parents have failed to save enough money for retirement and
Why the First Million is the Hardest to Make
Why the First Million is the Hardest to Make

by Hans Wagner
How to Invest in the Best Index Funds

by Christian Hudspeth

529 College Savings Plan: The Best Choice for Any Income
529 College Savings Plan: The Best Choice for Any Income

by Mauri Elbel
The First 5 Money Moves a New College Graduate Should Make
The First 5 Money Moves a New College Graduate Should Make

by Linsey Knerl
The Top 5 Money Tips For New College Grads
The Top 5 Money Tips For New College Grads

by Christian Hudspeth
The #1 Reason 20-Somethings Should Not Save for Retirement
The #1 Reason 20-Somethings Should Not Save for Retirement

by David Sterman
Forget Student Loans -- Try the Tax-Friendly 529 Plan Instead
Forget Student Loans -- Try This Tax-Friendly Account Instead

by Michael Vodicka
Wondering When to Sell a Stock? Use This 4-Minute Checklist

by Christian Hudspeth

Jackpot? 6 Smart Ways to Use a Sudden Financial Windfall
Jackpot? 6 Smart Ways to Use a Sudden Financial Windfall

by John Persinos

2 Ways to Find Investment Property that Pays

by John Persinos

Annuities: Why the Experts Are Wrong About This Investment
Annuities: Why the Experts Are Wrong About This Investment

by Miranda Marquit

5 No-Brainer Ways to Save on College Tuition
5 No-Brainer Ways to Save on College Tuition

by Ryan Fuhrmann

8 Retirement Deadlines You Can't Afford To Miss -- Age 50 to 80
8 Retirement Deadlines You Can't Afford To Miss -- Age 50 to 80

by Tina Orem

Move Over Nest Egg -- Here's The Key to Not Outliving Your Money
Forget Your Nest Egg -- Here's The Key to Not Outliving Your Money

by Miranda Marquit

How to Buy Treasury Bonds Online Using TreasuryDirect
How to Buy Treasury Bonds Online Using TreasuryDirect

by Tony Daltorio

5 Unexpected Life Moments and How to Prepare for Them
5 'Life Happens' Moments and How to Financially Prepare for Them

by Brian Reed

8 Steps to Prepare for Your Own Personal Financial Crisis
8 Steps to Prepare for a Personal Financial Crisis

by Frances Stanford

The 5 Worst Loans People Get and Why They Get Them
5 Stupid -- But Popular -- Ways to Borrow Money

by Miranda Marquit

CDs and the Money Making Magic of Compound Interest
CDs and the Money Making Magic of Compound Interest

by Deborah O'Malley, M.Sc. and Melvin Pasternak, Ph.D

3 Types of Municipal Bonds Boasting Tax-Free Returns
3 Types of Municipal Bonds Boasting Tax-Free Returns

by Tina Orem

How a CD Ladder Strategy Can Boost Your Income as Interest Rates Rise
How a CD Ladder Strategy Can Boost Your Income as Interest Rates Rise

by Christian Hudspeth
Money Market vs Savings: Which Account is Best for You?
Money Market vs Savings: Which Account is Best for You?

by Christian Hudspeth

5 Things You Didn't Know Could Hurt Your FICO Score
Your FICO Score: 5 Things You Didn't Know Could Hurt It

by Beverly Harzog

4 Situations When a Personal Loan is a Good Idea
4 Situations When a Personal Loan is a Good Idea

by Christian Hudspeth

The Top 3 Reasons You Should Refinance Your Car Loan
The Top 3 Reasons You Should Refinance Your Car Loan

by Christian Hudspeth

7 Steps to Building a Perfect Credit Score
7 Steps to a Perfect Credit Score

by Michael Cramton

How Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Loans Work
P2P Lending: Borrow or Earn Money Like a Banker

by Miranda Marquit
4 Certificate of Deposit Alternatives You Should Try Today
Forget CDs! 4 Safe Alternatives Paying Double the Interest

by Christian Hudspeth

This article was updated on August 13, 2019.
5 Things to Know Before Opening a CD
5 Things to Know Before Opening a CD

by Christian Hudspeth
Debt Can Be Good: 5 Investments Used with Debt
Good Debt: The 5 Best Reasons to Borrow Money

by John Persinos
Are you prepared for a severe market decline?
5 Ways to Survive a Stock Market Crash and Bear Market

When it comes to stock market crashes and bear markets, the legendary

Compounding Interest: How One Normal Lady Turned $200 into $7 Million
How One Normal Lady Turned $200 into $7 Million

by Sara Glakas

5 Easy Ways to Save Money While Going to College
5 Simple Ways to Save on the Rising Costs of Higher Education

by Christian Hudspeth
Longevity Insurance: A Solution to Your Worst Retirement Nightmare

Did your paternal grandfather live to 97 and great aunt on your mother's side hit 93?
7 Simple Ways to Pay Off Any Size Student Loan
7 Simple Ways to Pay Off Any Size Student Loan

by Susan Campbell
5 Owner Financing Options for Home Buyers

by Gwynneth Anderson

Should You Pay Student Debt or Fund Your 401(k)?
Pay Student Debt or Fund 401(k)? Here's the Easy Answer

by Jeffery King
6 Steps to Forgiving $45,000 in Student Loan Debt

by Lisa Bertagnoli
7 Insider Tips for Getting College Scholarship Money
7 Insider Secrets To Getting College Scholarship Money

by Lisa Bertagnoli
Debt is Good: 3 Important Ways Debt Can Help You
3 Important Ways Debt Can Actually Help Your Finances

Imagine a country where everyone owns everything outright -- cars, houses, fishing boats, flat-sc
7 Places You're Spending Too Much on Insurance

It's a good idea to purchase insurance for all sorts of needs.
Investing for Beginners: The Keys to Picking a Good Stock
8 Key Facts To Know About A Company BEFORE You Invest

by Christian Hudspeth
How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401k or Investment Portfolio?

by Christian Hudspeth

Travel Insurance: Protection from Your Worst Trip Nightmares

Imagine finally starting your dream vacation.
8 Often-Ignored Insurance Policies That You Really Shouldn't Pass Up

After home, auto, health
How Much Life Insurance Should You Own?

Ask that question of different people -- say, an insurance agent, a

3 Sure-Fire Steps to Find the Lowest Mortgage Rate Possible

by Reyna Gobel

How to Pick the Right Life Insurance for You

Life insurance is more than simply an "umbrella" that protects your family financially in case so
This Homeowners Insurance Mistake Can Cost You More Than $100,000

When you were a child, security items probably filled your childhood with peace of mind.
Buffett's "Big Four" Sleep-At-Night Portfolio

Perhaps the best advice Warren Buffett gave to investors was his "punch card" argument.
This Food Stock Is Poised To Gain 30%

As a player for the famed Brooklyn Dodgers, Eddie Stanky earned his stripes as a baseball great.
What is a Small-Cap Stock?

How many times have you heard someone say something along these lines: "I wish I had bought Wal-M
Is This The Ultimate Value Investing Model?

I'm a fan of structure.
How Sean Quinn Went from Billionaire to Bankruptcy

Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland.
The Best Stock To Profit From America's 'New Competitive Advantage'

Ten years ago, the natural gas supply future looked bleak.
7 Critical Traits Of The World's Best Investments

10 Easy Ways To Spot A Tax Scam

There's no shortage of dirty tricks scammers will play on consumers when tax season rolls around.
Should You Sell Your Own Home or Use a Realtor?

by Susan Campbell

The 5 Worst Mistakes Almost Every Homebuyer Makes (And Tips to Avoid Them!)

by June Ruivivar

Closing on a Mortgage? This Sneaky Lender Trick Could Cost You Thousands

by Christian Hudspeth

The 4 Worst Home Refinancing Mistakes People Make (and How to Avoid Them!)

by Christian Hudspeth

The Best Way to Start Investing When You're Young

by Christian Hudspeth

The Lazy Man's Retirement Portfolio

by Christian Hudspeth

This article was updated June 10, 2019.

Beginner's Guide to Investing in CDs

If you're a saver living in America, we know you're ready to earn more on your

5 Credit Cards That Will Pay You Hundreds Just For Signing Up (2019)
5 Credit Cards That Will Pay You Hundreds Just For Signing Up (2019)

by Christian Hudspeth

The Top 4 Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2019
The Top 4 Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2019

by Christian Hudspeth

The 5 Best Rewards Credit Cards for 2019
The 5 Best Rewards Credit Cards for 2019

by Christian Hudspeth

How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees Once and For All
By Christian Hudspeth Rich or poor, chances are you are paying too much in bank fees. A Bankrate survey of 1,000-plus Americans found that those with household incomes of $30,000 per year or...
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