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Buying a house involves more than just coming up with a down payment and getting approved for a mortgage. There are required fees that can add significantly to your costs, whether for a new purchase...
The latest count from the Identity Theft Resource Center indicates that there have been 758 data breaches recorded this year through June 20 and that more nearly 12 million records have been exposed...
Nearly 80% of Americans are planning a road trip this summer. Here are some tips on where to go and how to help pay for all the fun.
Most of us are aware of the high cost of fixing a problem like a home's leaky roof or crooked floors. But there are some small money pits that can, over time, cost significant dollars as well.
Here are eight mistakes that are easy for first-time home sellers to make -- and just as easy for them to avoid.
The share of subprime auto loans fell to a 10-year low in the first quarter, according to a recent report, easing fears that borrowers were finding it more difficult to pay those kind of loans.
The number of data breaches to date in 2017 tops 700, nearly 30% more than last year's total to this point. There were nearly 1,100 data breaches last year, a record total.
Gradually, more companies are realizing that help with student loans, among other nontraditional benefits, is useful in attracting and retaining younger employees.
Having a $375 million lottery sounded big enough to entice lottery players, but after there were no winners of the Powerball grand prize, that has rolled up to $435 million.
Consumers are pushing credit card debt to alarming levels. They may add $60 billion in such debt this year, lifting the overall debt level to almost $1 trillion.
June may be the start of the summer doldrums, but there is about to be some serious excitement around the lottery again. The Powerball grand prize is up to $375 million.
AAA is reportedly boosting its insurance premiums on Tesla Model S and Model X electric vehicles. The two vehicles experience more and more costly than average collisions.
Tight housing inventory and higher prices are a given in today's home buying market. Be prepared to compete with multiple bids for the house you want, and keep these tricks in mind if you want the...
Women comprise more than half of those people who were enrolled in colleges and universities last year. However, their debt problems are much larger than the percentage of this population.
A recent hacking attack on a provider of a password management service for enterprises. The attack once again raises the issue of convenience versus security. It can be a delicate balance.