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It is no secret that the United States is heavily bogged down with student debt. A recent Federal Reserve study on debt showed that there more than 44 million Americans with student debt. The tally...
The National Retail Federation estimates spending on Mother's Day gifts this year will top $23 billion for only the second time in 15 years.
Small business start-ups reached an 11-quarter high, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Confidence in the economy and easier access to loans are among the reasons for the surge.
Low U.S. unemployment rates may indicate that now is a good time to consider changing careers. Here's a list of the fastest growing U.S. careers and the cities where these jobs are most in demand.
Buying a house is a big deal for most Americans and the long-run effect of settling on a house you can't really afford could become a big problem.
Does Goldman Sachs want its Marcus brand to radically change its image, or does it want to keep the "Golden Slacks" image alive and well?
What is the best time of year to apply for a travel rewards credit card? How far in advance should you apply to get the most value before your next vacation? How you answer these questions can save...
In a capitalist society, it's important to understand why there needs to be competition. Now, there is some proof backing up the notion that competition can help consumers and borrowers.
As the summer driving season approaches and Americans hit the road for driving vacations, AAA offers some advice on how to avoid becoming one of 8 million people who call for roadside help.
One big question to ask about refunds, other than how much it will be, is how long it actually takes the IRS to refund your money.
Paying off your mortgage early can save you a lot of cash on interest payments. Here's how to find out if an early payoff will benefit you.
As demand for million dollar homes rises and availability of these homes in their traditional neighborhoods declines, high-priced homes are being built in new locations and neighborhoods.
U.S. housholds with credit card debt carry an average balance of nearly $16,000, in addition to mortgages, car loans and student debt totaling another $117,000 on average.
Rising interest rates and an expected increase in the houses-for-sale inventory mean that selling your house now is going to be better than waiting.
The number of data breach incidents was lower year over year in 2017, but the number of records compromised soared to a new all-time high.