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Liz Weston: We Deserve a Better Credit Reporting System
In some ways, the U.S. credit reporting system has improved. Unfortunately, our credit information still isn't as accurate, easy to obtain or secure as it needs to be.
How Digital Banking Is Driving Social Change
A growing number of banks and fintechs are using digital banking platforms to meet the unique challenges and needs of individual communities.
8 Life Events When Couples Should Revisit Their Finances
Money discussions at the start of your relationship may have taken place years ago; your financial situation has probably changed considerably since then.
How to Be a Frugal Traveler and Still Have Fun
That first post-vaccine vacation is finally a possibility for many, but after more than a year without travel, the sticker shock is no joke.
Michael Kitces On The Right Way To Save For Retirement
You've probably heard you should be saving 10% to 15% of your pay into a tax-advantaged retirement account. The problem is...it may not be true.
Hospital 'Trauma Centers' Charge Enormous Fees to Treat Minor Injuries and Send People Home
Tens of thousands of times a year, hospitals charge enormously expensive trauma alert fees for injuries so minor the patient is never admitted.
Using A Credit Card To Send Money On PayPal — Should You?
PayPal is a convenient way to send money to a friend or family member. But is using your credit card to send money using the service financially sensible?
Safety, Affordability Concerns Are Deterring LGBTQ Homebuyers
Members of the LGBTQ community seeking homeownership have already faced years of systemic and societal injustices.
Child Tax Credit Starts Hitting U.S. Families' Bank Accounts
Biden has held out the new monthly payments, which will average $423 per family, as the key to halving child poverty rates. But he is also setting up a broader philosophical battle.
Are Amazon Credit Cards Worth It?
There are four Amazon credit cards to consider. Is one of them right for you?
3 Ways To Close The Racial Wealth Gap After The Pandemic
While the pandemic has devastated millions of Americans' financial security, the inequality of the racial wealth gap means that Black people have been hit even harder.
How To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report
After a certain period of time, a collection account must be taken off of your report. If you want to remove it sooner or believe it's an error, you can take several actions to try and remove it.
7 International Airline Credit Cards Worth Applying For
Here are some of the most significant reasons you should participate in international frequent-flyer programs and, what's more, apply for their co-branded credit cards.
How Points and Miles Credit Cards Can Ease Return to Travel
Rewards like points and miles earned from a travel credit card can help aspirational travelers get to a long-awaited dream destination, especially as a new cardholder.
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Millennial Money: It's Time for Better Employee Benefits
As the world fo work gets back on track, some employees may want a new normal — one that includes flexible scheduling and benefits that align with their needs and values.
'It Lessens My Bills': $500 Payments Tested in Upstate NY
Places from Compton, California, to Richmond, Virginia, are trying out guaranteed income programs, which gained more attention after the pandemic idled millions of workers.
Hit by a Ransomware Attack? Your Payment May be Deductible
As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI repeats: Don't pay the cybercriminals. But the government also offers a little-noticed incentive for those who pay: The ransoms may be tax deductible.
A New Digital Platform Helps LGBTQ Pioneers on the Path to Financial Stability
A new platform, created in partnership with SAGE and LifeCents and supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, is helping LGBTQ elders reduce financial stress and rethink how to budget and strategize for the future.
The Top Questions that Prospective Students Should Ask
When you are applying for university or postgraduate programs, it can feel like you are constantly answering questions about yourself. However, you should also have a long list of questions for the university.