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5 Renovations That Don't Increase Your Resale Value
The first major home renovation my husband and I ever undertook was insulating the walls of a 1921 Craftsman bungalow we shared in Columbus, Ohio. This project made the house a great deal more...
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16 Small Steps You Can Take Now to Improve Your Finances
You have all kinds of financial goals you want to achieve, but where should you begin? There are so many different aspects of money management that it can be difficult to find a starting point when...
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How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Theft
Last fall, I received an email that appeared to be from my web host. The email claimed that there was a problem with my payment information and asked me to update it. I clicked on the link in the email...
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How to Dispute Mistakes On Your Credit Report
There are several obvious reasons to give a hoot about your credit score, and very few reasons you should ignore it. After all, you'll need a good credit score and a solid credit history if you ever...
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5 Ways Gig Economy Workers Can Save for Retirement
We are in the midst of a major economic shift. While workers in the past could expect to keep a stable job with a traditional employer for decades, workers of today have found they must either cobble...
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5 Things to Know Before Adding Someone to the Deed
Sharing is caring — at least that's what has been drilled into our minds. And for the most part, it's true. However, if you're contemplating making the ultimate step in sharing — adding someone to the...
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Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What?
Identity theft wears many different faces. From credit cards to student loans, thieves can open different forms of credit in your name and just like that, destroy your credit history and financial...
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5 Money Moves to Make Before You Turn 40
Turning the big 4-0 is a perfect time to reflect on how far you've come in life, the milestones you've surpassed, and the relationships you've built. But for some people — especially those who don't...
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9 Smart Home-Buying Tips From Real Estate Experts
There are right ways and wrong ways to buy a home. The latter of which will cost you a lot of unnecessary money, stress, and frustration. Use best practices, however — as offered by real estate experts...
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How a Credit Card Can Actually Help You Get Out of Debt
If you have high-interest credit card debt, you may believe another credit card is the last thing you need. Another card would only leave you with more open credit after all, and that just means more...
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How the Sandwich Generation Can Protect Their Retirement
For those who are caring for their aging parents and raising kids at the same time, it can often seem like there's never enough time, money, or energy to provide for all the family members who need...
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Should You Use a Personal Loan or a Home Equity Loan to Remodel Your Home?
The costs of remodeling your home can add up quickly, and they can even be exorbitant, depending on the project you take on. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2019 Cost vs. Value study, a minor...
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5 Things Keeping You From a Life of Financial Independence
Financial independence can mean different things to everyone. A 2013 survey from Capital One 360 found that 44 percent of American adults feel that financial independence means not having any debt, 26...
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The 8 Most Eye-Opening Money Attractions in the U.S.
Some of my most memorable vacations have centered around money — and didn't require spending much of it at all. I had my photo taken next to a $1 million stack of bills at Binion's on a recent trip to...
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How to Make Better Financial Decisions
A key financial decision people struggle to make is how to allocate savings for multiple financial goals. Do you save for several goals at the same time or fund them one-by-one in a series of steps?...
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The Pros and Cons of Refinancing an Auto Loan
Over the last decade, the rising cost of new and used cars have driven up the amount of the average car loan. To make up for this, auto lenders have started offering longer car loans that let consumers...
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How to Stay Calm During a Market Fluctuation
The last few weeks, I've been covering my eyes before I look at my investments, and only peeking through my fingers — as if I'm facing Freddy Kruger rather than a series of numbers. It doesn't help...
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A Credit Card that Let's You Pick Your Own Rewards
Link for teaser title: https://www.wisebread.com/compare/pxd-2023-bofa-customized-cash-rewards-reviewNew! Enhanced options to earn 3% cash back based on Bank of America customer feedback. Maximize your...
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Why Online Shoppers Will Love This Credit Card
Link for teaser title: https://www.wisebread.com/compare/pxd-2023-bofa-customized-cash-rewards-reviewThis card offers 3% cash back on online shopping — newly expanded to include cable, streaming...
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Save Big on Gas and EV Charging Stations With the Right Credit Card
Link for teaser title: https://www.wisebread.com/compare/pxd-2023-bofa-customized-cash-rewards-reviewHere’s a card that offers 3% cash back on gas and EV charging station purchases, plus a $200 online...
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