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• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Cash App is a popular app that lets you send money to friends and pull off other financial moves. They offer a special savings account that could help grow your money faster than regular banks thanks to a higher interest rate. ...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Welcome to a column where we talk about money advice! You can ask us anything about how to spend, save, or invest your money. Today, we're answering questions from our readers.   Paying Off a Loan: Is It a Good Idea? ...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Oct 16, 2024

When trouble hits and you need money fast, an emergency fund is the best place to source this money. But just as crucial as saving is where you keep that safety net cash. Here's a guide to the good spots for your stash and some that...

• Author: Jenny Wolff
• Posted: Oct 09, 2024

In today's world, being single is becoming more common. Over half of American adults are now single, a big jump from 22% back in 1950. When you're managing your money by yourself, there are both advantages and challenge...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: Oct 02, 2024

A new study has found that married people often end up wealthier and face less poverty in old age compared to people who are not married. This is becoming more important as more Americans are choosing to stay single. Even though only 4% of p...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Finding yourself suddenly with a lot of money, like an inheritance, a successful investment, or a pay raise, can be life-changing.  But it's especially important to be smart about how you use that money, especially...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Sep 18, 2024

There might come a time when you realize you can't keep up with your car payments. In this situation, you have the option of voluntary repossession, which means you give your car back to...

• Author: Ben Reilly
• Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Have you ever felt like your credit card's interest rate is too high? You might be surprised to learn that sometimes, all you need to do is ask your card issuer for a lower rate.  Although there's a chance...

• Author: Alicia Cole
• Posted: Sep 04, 2024

At 54, a woman named Kim finds herself without a retirement plan and with $12,000 in savings, wondering about her financial future. She sought advice from the renowned financial expert Suze Orm...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: Aug 29, 2024

Planning for retirement is a common aspiration for many working individuals. It is also a dream for couples who want to spend the rest of their life together in comfort. There are many ways to enjoy r...