Personal Finance
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How to check your UK credit score
The Explainer A credit score is important for numerous financial arrangements, including taking out a loan, mortgage or credit card
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rates go unchanged amid economic uncertainty
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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The downsides of a 'forgotten' 401(k) and how to find it
the explainer Don't leave your old retirement plan behind
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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3 tips to save for a cruise this year
The Explainer The convenience of a cruise doesn't necessarily come cheap without some strategic planning
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Who wants to be a millionaire? The dark side of lottery wins
In The Spotlight Is hitting the jackpot a dream come true or actually a nightmare?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Real estate: A turning point for home prices?
Feature After soaring prices and bidding wars, homebuyers finally have the upper hand
By The Week US Published
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What are Pell Grants and who do they benefit?
The Explainer These are grants, not loans — meaning students do not have to repay the funds, but they must first meet certain conditions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How do your student loans affect your credit score?
The Explainer People's scores are dropping as student loan payments resume
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you need flood insurance? What to know ahead of hurricane season.
the explainer Some experts recommend getting flood insurance even if you're far from the coasts
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The best time of year to buy a car
The Explainer Some months — and days — are better than others
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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Average retirement savings by age: how do you stack up?
The Explainer Determine whether you're being appropriately frugal or going overboard
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to know about the 'no tax on tips' policy
The Explainer The new bill would make tip income exempt from federal income taxes
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Withdrawing 529 plan funds for college? Here's what to know.
the explainer Maximize the amount you have stashed away for your education
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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US credit rating: what it is and why it matters
the explainer Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded the US last month
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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