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Choosing a bank account is an important step in reaching your financial goals. The best account will have low fees, high interest rates and a lenient policy when you overdraft. Whether you’re...

 Whether you’re a long time homeowner looking to spruce things up, or just recently bought a fixer-upper, home improvements can be a daunting challenge. Figuring out how to finance...

Stock trading, once the sole domain of Wall Street, has become easily and affordably available to all in the last 20 years, thanks to online brokerages. Prior to online trading, people relied on the...

It’s important to understand what types of information your credit report contains and how to read them. That’s because these items directly contribute to your credit score. And when you...

Retirement is a big decision. Along with marriage, divorce, having children, and moving, it is one of the biggest life transitions you'll encounter. Research shows the happiest retirees start planning...

Finding the best credit card is part art, part science. No single credit card is better than all others in all categories — or for all people. But by understanding your options and asking...

There is a lot of confusion surrounding what a reverse mortgage is, who it’s for, and how they work. You may have seen a bevy of advertisements on TV or while online and wondered exactly what...

Welcome to the world of banking. Checking accounts are one of the most basic forms of storing and withdrawing your cash. Every professional in the working world, and even young adults and teenagers...

If you’re unhappy with the high-interest rates on your mortgage, it may be a good idea to pursue mortgage refinancing. Refinancing your home loan will potentially allow you to get a better...