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Use these factors to decide if renting vs buying is better option for you.

Renting vs. Buying: 5 Factors in Making the Right Housing Decision for You

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions many of us make in our lives. But how do you know if you should continue renting vs. buying a home? There are pros and cons to each of these housing ...

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What is a Balance Transfer Credit Card and How Can it Help Me?

High-interest credit card debt can weigh the average working family’s monthly budget down. The inability to cancel out credit card balances is only compounded by escalating interest charges. In an ...

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How to Transfer a Credit Card Balance to Pay Down Debt in 5 Steps

Household debt continues to increase across the U.S. and some Americans are trying to learn more about how to transfer credit card balances and the possible savings they may experience by switching ...

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Using Credit Cards to Build or Repair Credit? Here's How Long it May Take

It may come as something of a surprise, but less than 2 percent of Americans have a perfect FICO score. The rest of us could use a boost. One of the tried-and-true methods to increase scores involves ...

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Credit Card?

While credit cards can be a valuable tool to help young adults build credit and prepare for their financial future, there are certain requirements that must be met. The most common question parents ...

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Best Banking Choice for Your Money and Future

Banking looks much different today than it did decades ago and the technology has come a long way. With so many options available for how and where to bank, finding the best choice for your money and ...

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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Card Will Surprise You!

Travel for work or pleasure will probably be ramping back up before we know it. If you haven’t already, be prepared to receive daily offers – email, flyers and ads with promotions for travel rewards ...

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Financial Independence Starts Young

As parents, it’s your responsibility to equip your children with essential life skills, and one of the most crucial skills they need to develop is financial responsibility. Teaching children, tweens, ...

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Smart Ways to Use a Personal Loan

A personal loan continues to rank among the most popular borrowing options because they offer tremendous flexibility. Because lenders place few restrictions on it's use, savvy borrowers can put a ...

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