Latest articles by Becca Stanek, The Week US
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What to consider when choosing a brokerage accountthe explainer Find one that properly supports your investing goals
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Are home warranties worthwhile?the explainer Even the most careful homeowner will experience damage to an appliance or major system eventually
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3 tips to finally build up an emergency fundThe Explainer Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
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How can home sellers navigate high mortgage rates?the explainer The housing market is giving buyers more negotiating power
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What you need to fill out the FAFSAThe Explainer This year, the Education Department is rolling out the form earlier than ever before
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Could the 30-day savings rule help you rein in overspending?The Explainer Curb impulse buys by reconsidering your purchases
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Why should you care about the bond market?The Explainer Experts are sounding the alarm
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What’s margin trading and how does it work?The Explainer It involves borrowing money from a broker to buy investments, increasing both your potential gains and losses
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The pros and cons of paying off your mortgage earlypros and cons You may not have it hanging over your head anymore, but you will have less money to play with
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What credit score do you need to get a mortgage?The Explainer Credit requirements may be getting harder to meet
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How do pension plans work?The Explainer This employer-sponsored savings plan offers employees regular income in retirement
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What’s next for US interest rates?The Explainer Interest rates inch up
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4 financial planning tips for recent college gradsThe Explainer Start your future off on the right foot
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What’s the Coast FI retirement formula the internet is so excited about?The Explainer This subset of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement aims to grant people financial freedom
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What to know about the trend of betting in prediction marketsThe Explainer Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are surging in popularity
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Does it ever pay for married couples to file separately?the explainer Filing taxes individually can be favorable in certain circumstances
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What does it really mean to go bankrupt?The Explainer Filing for bankruptcy can result in your debts being discharged or forgiven — but it comes at a cost
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Is the 60/30/10 budget the new rule of thumb to follow?The Explainer A new twist on an old budgeting classic
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3 tips to get a good deal when buying a used carThe Explainer Do your homework before approaching the negotiating table
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How much does it cost to freeze your eggs?The Explainer The procedure allows women to extend their childbearing years. But it can get pricey.
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Lifestyle creep: what it is and why to watch out for itThe Explainer As you make more money, you might spend more money
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4 tips to make budgeting with an irregular income easierThe Explainer Gig workers and freelancers with less predictable incomes can still make plans to save
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What’s a debt management plan and how could one help you?The Explainer A credit counseling agency may offer the best strategy to pay down debt
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What’s cash-out refinancing, and when is it a good idea?The Explainer This option lets homeowners convert home equity into cash by getting a bigger, larger mortgage
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