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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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