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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.
What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings
Paycheck withholdings are a fact of life for most workers, but they aren’t set in stone. Continue reading
When Buying a Used Car Privately, Beware of “Curbstoning”
A curbstoner often gets away with scamming buyers because he or she sells the vehicle and then disappears. Continue reading
Choosing your Financial Institution
The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading
Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You
Having an expert assess your financial situation and design a plan for you is an extremely powerful tool because they can recommend products, services and strategies that you might never have come across on your own. Continue reading
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Mortgage
Owning a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make in your life, and it’s easy to get caught up in details pertaining to debt-to-income ratios, the real estate market, current interest rates and amortization schedules. Continue reading
Use Psychology to Build a Budget You’ll Stick With
There are good and bad ways to spend money, just as there are good and bad ways to save it. Continue reading
It Pays To Start Saving Now
It’s the concept that powers all sorts of savings and investment products and, over time, allows you to turn your money into, well, more money! Continue reading
Five Identity Theft Jackpots (and How You Can Safeguard Against Them)
Keep your accounts private and make sure you’re not accidentally broadcasting sensitive information. Continue reading
Five Good Money Habits to Boost Your Retirement Savings
Understanding the give-and-take of budgeting is a powerful skill, and it’s easier to cut spending when you can put it in the context of achieving a goal. Continue reading
Five Ways to Lower the Cost of Tuition Before Considering a Student Loan
It’s never too early to start your scholarship search—reach out to your high school guidance counselor or the financial aid coordinator at the college you wish to attend. Continue reading