Personal Finance
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What to do if you're falling behind on credit card debt
The Explainer Avoid accruing interest and late fees
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What is consumer sentiment, and what does it tell us?
The Explainer This economic indicator reflects how consumers feel about their finances and predicts whether they plan to spend money
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4 tips to split costs on a group vacation
The Explainer Accommodate everyone's budgets and vacation expectations
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Can't make a trip? 4 tips to get some of your money back.
The Explainer Sometimes life gets in the way of your travel plans
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How to get lower interest rates on student loans
The Explainer Federal student loan interest rates are set to reach record heights for the 2024-25 school year
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How to make that vacation a financial reality
The Explainer The cost of flights, lodging, meals and activities can really add up
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What is spaving and how can it lead to overspending?
The Explainer When you spave, you spend more money under the auspices of saving
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More home sales trigger capital gains tax. Here's how it works and how to avoid it.
The Explainer As a result of rising home values, Americans are increasingly facing this tax when they sell their homes
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Should you ever take financial advice from social media?
The Explainer Not everything you see online is right, or right for you
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How to find someone you trust to help with retirement planning
Speed Read Prepare for your golden years
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How is your mortgage rate determined?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is partly to blame, but so are various personal financial factors
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How much can you save shopping secondhand?
The Explainer Many Americans are buying pre-owned items to counteract the effects of inflation
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What is a home energy audit and when is it worth getting one?
The Explainer This evaluation of your home's efficiency can pinpoint where exactly it's wasting energy
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Should you wait to claim Social Security benefits?
The Explainer The longer you wait to collect, the larger your monthly checks may be
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