Personal Finance
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Rent-to-own agreements: how do they work and can they offer a path to homeownership?
The Explainer This arrangement lets tenants put monthly rent payments toward the eventual purchase of a property
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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NS&I to pay millions owed to bereaved families
The Explainer The Treasury-backed bank has blamed operational issues for failing to keep track of thousands of accounts of deceased savers
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What’s stagflation and why does the rising risk of it matter?
the explainer When economic growth is stagnant and inflation is persistent, a rare economic phenomenon can occur
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Will your tax refund actually be bigger this season?
The Explainer President Trump has claimed this will be the ‘largest tax refund season of all time’
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to save on gas prices
the explainer The Iran war has sent costs soaring
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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What’s financial abuse and what are the warning signs?
the explainer It is estimated to occur in 99% of domestic violence cases
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Where to turn before raiding your 401(k)
Where to turn before raiding your 401(k) Don’t pilfer the money set aside for your golden years just yet
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rates go unchanged amid new uncertainty
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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How to manage student loans after a job loss
The Explainer Postponing your payments is tempting, but could end up making things worse down the road
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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4 instances when student loan refinancing doesn’t make sense
The Explainer Refinancing private student loans can sometimes save borrowers money — but not in these circumstances
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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3 tips to potentially increase your tax refund this year
The Explainer There may be some last-minute steps you can take
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Retirement: A new ‘Trump Savings Plan’ for workers
Feature Trump wants to expand access to a 401(k)
By The Week US Published
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How to make your offer stand out in a competitive housing market
The Explainer Don’t let yourself get beat out by other buyers
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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5 options for filing your taxes for free
the explainer The IRS is still offering its Free File program, which is one of several ways you may be able to file your taxes for free this year
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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