Is Paying Off A Car Loan Early A Good Strategy? Here's The Truth
The average auto loan balance grew by 5.2% in 2023, per Experian data. For many, erasing this debt would be helpful, but there are other advantages, too.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Raised By An Election Campaign In A Single Day
Following President Biden's unprecedented announcement that he would not seek reelection in 2024, donations poured in for his replacement Kamala Harris.
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The One Financial 'Celebrity' Real Experts Actually Respect
Separating the financial professional from the celebrity is key to getting trusted advice today. Though mega-famous, this person falls in the former category.
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You've Been Warned: This Type Of Savings Account Will Only Hurt Your Finances
When it comes to savings, you have some choices. One key factor to consider is an account's APY. Will your money's purchasing power diminish or grow?
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Will FTX Investors Get Their Money Back?
FTX filed for bankruptcy on November 11, 2022. Since, investors continue to wait to see when their lost money will be returned. Here's where things stand today.
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Monthly Expenses You're Forgetting To Put In Your Budget
A budget makes it easier to track spending. Unfortunately, many of us forget to budget for certain expenses, so keep these in mind when creating yours.
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Problematic Things You'll Find In A Foreclosed Home
While foreclosed homes often present a solid financial opportunity, there are things that often come with such properties you should be prepared for.
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What Is The Most Expensive Tattoo Of All Time?
About a third of Americans have at least one tattoo. Though, none are likely like the most expensive tattoo ever, which was meant to be a one-of-a-kind design.
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4 Of The Best Tax Breaks After 50 (You May Not Realize You Can Get)
They say the median retirement age is 62. However, there are certain tax breaks you can start to take advantage of before you retire, even as early as age 50.
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11 Outdated Money Rules You Can Stop Following Today
The internet is full of financial advice, some of which is relevant to today's buyers and savers while some theories are now outdated.
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Once You Hit This Age, You Should Have A Will
While people may think about retirement planning early on, they likely don't think of writing a will. However, according to financial experts, you should.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Concert Posters Today
Given the fact that ephemera like concert posters weren't meant to last, it's not surprising to find some hold particular value as pieces of history.
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Red Flags Of Recession: Could The US Be Heading Toward One?
As the Fed aims to steer the economy toward a soft landing, the recession watch continues as well. U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.4% to start 2024.
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The Economic Impact Of A Global Tech Outage
The July 19 global tech outage that brought down millions of computer systems served as a stark reminder of how interconnected the world's IT infrastructure is.
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Why Renters Are Winning: Don't Let Society Pressure You Into Buying A Home
The median home price in the U.S. is around $420,000. This makes buying a home for many impossible. Others however, simply rather rent, and that's OK.
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Why Don't All Jobs Pay Overtime?
Why you may work beyond a 40-hour workweek, you may not be entitled to overtime pay; it depends on if your position is classified as exempt or nonexempt.
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Car Shopping Guide: When To Buy New, Buy Used, Or Lease
Per Consumer Reports, used car prices are down 10% from a year ago. In this guide, we go over other factors you should weigh when buying or leasing a car.
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The Wealthy Use High Interest And High Inflation To Their Advantage (& You Can Too)
While your assets won't make you a one-percenter, that doesn't mean you can't use similar tactics used by the wealthy to grow your money, too.
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The Highest-Paid NFL Players Make An Astounding Amount Of Money
With 53 players on an NFL team's roster, star franchise players always account for the bulk of a team's total salary. Here's who earns the most.
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What To Do When You're Denied A Checking Or Savings Account
Being denied a checking or savings account today doesn't mean you won't be able to secure one in the future. In the meantime, you have a few easy options.
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Avoid This Terrible Retirement Advice Making The Rounds On Social Media
CFP Lawrence Sprung tells us he's worried people who follow influencer financial advice might be getting the wrong idea about how to best save for retirement.
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The Best Way To Save Money If You're Living Paycheck To Paycheck
Payroll.org reports 78% of surveyed Americans said they were living paycheck to paycheck in 2023. This said, there's often still a way to save each month.
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How Much Do Americans Actually Spend On Amazon Each Month?
How much consumers spend on Amazon largely depends on if they're Prime members or not. Analysts estimate there are some 180 million Prime members as of Q1 2024.
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Valuable Sports Cards That May Be Hiding In Your Closet
These five cards are ones fans (and readers) were likely to come across in their time. Their high values? The result of who the athletes would become.
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At What Age Should You Become Financially Independent From Your Parents?
Given the economy, the age young adults become financially independent is different from the past. Yet, there is an age range you and your parents can aim for.
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Read This Before You Consider Any Automated Investment Platform
Robo-advisers offer you a way to start investing, even without much knowledge. For a more personalized strategy, though, you may want to think twice.
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5 Of The Most Gut-Wrenching Gambling Losses In History
A losing $5 lottery ticket may have you thinking about it (and its opportunity cost) all week, but imagine gambling away millions in a day, or even, hours.
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