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This personal finance educator says budgeting is ‘toxic' — try ‘intuitive' spending instead
One financial educator says there’s a dominant culture of budgeting in the U.S. that relies on “restriction, shame and greed.”
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The 10 US states with the highest average credit scores
For the third year in a row, Minnesota residents have the highest average credit scores in the U.S., a recent report from WalletHub finds.
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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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41-year-old whose side hustle brings in $600,000 a year: This is the ‘best possible way' to make money
Makeup artist Alexandra Rutkay launched Citymouse after growing frustrated by most diaper bags. Her side hustle now brings in six figures in annual revenue.
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The average amount Americans have saved for retirement in every US state—see how you compare
Retirement savers in one state have the most saved up, on average, in the U.S.. Here is the average household retirement account balance for nearly every state.
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She makes $148,000 a year. Her partner makes $29,000. Here's how it affects their relationship
Mindy earns five times as much as her boyfriend, Victor. But the bigger issue is their financial knowledge gap.
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I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb — take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month.
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Social Security payroll tax limit increases for 2025. Here's how that may affect you
The Social Security Administration has announced a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Here’s what workers need to know.
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36-year-old's Etsy side hustle brings in up to $54,000 a month, takes 10 hours a week — it paid off her student loan debt
Emily Odio-Sutton built a print-on-demand business on Etsy that paid off her student loan debt and financed family vacations. Here’s how.
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Why the Fed's rate cut won't immediately help car buyers or sales
Auto loan interest rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.61% for a new vehicle and nearly 14% for a used vehicle, according to Cox Automotive.
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‘How much money do you make?': Here's how to answer that question on a date, according to a dating coach
“There is a way to respond without feeling pressured to reveal a pay stub,” one expert says.
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7 places across the US that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there
Cities and states across America have been offering money as an incentive to attract more residents.
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It's time to freeze your child's credit report
A credit freeze for a child, called a Protected Consumer Freeze, is a free service to protect your child’s credit without impacting their future credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
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Student discounts can save you thousands by graduation: ‘It all adds up'
There are so many college discounts offered — on electronics and software, entertainment, food and dining, retail shopping, memberships and subscriptions. And they could add up to thousands of dollars in savings before graduation.
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Back to school: Taking advantage of college student discounts
Student discounts can add up to thousands of dollars in savings, but you may have to seek out the deals to take advantage.
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What I wish I knew about money before adulthood
What would you tell your younger self about money if you had the chance? Chris Browning recently talked about this on his podcast, ‘Popcorn Finance.’
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Beware of misleading solar panel loans
If you’re considering going solar, be careful if you’re taking out a loan. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning homeowners about residential solar energy lenders who are misleading people, with some using deceptive factors to trap people into costly loans. “While solar power can certainly help families save money, we want to make sure that the lending...
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Beware of misleading solar energy loans
. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning homeowners about residential solar energy lenders who are misleading people, using deceptive tactics to trap people into costly loans.
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Study: Boston has the largest debt increase in the US
The average credit card balance increased by 6% this year alone, to an average of $9,096 in Boston.
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Study: Boston has the largest debt increase in the US
Consumer debt is increasing. Interest rates are high, and Americans now owe a record $1.14 trillion on their credit cards. Some cities are racking up more debt than others. A new WalletHub study ranks Boston as the number one city in the U.S. with highest amount of accumulated debt from Q1 to Q2 in 2024. “This increase is happening quite fast,”...
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