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Six Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
 
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How to Decide What Time of Year to Retire
 
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Stop Checking Your 401k So Much
 
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How to Claim Your Share of the $15 Million Cash App Data Breach Settlement
 
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Student Loan Forgiveness May Be on Its Way After All
 
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What Is the Average Personal Loan Interest Rate (and Why It Matters)?
 
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Watch Out for These Red Flags in a Realtor Contract
 
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Why Assuming Someone Else’s Mortgage Is Probably a Bad Idea (Even If the Interest Rate Is Low)
 
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The Pros and Cons of 529 Prepaid College Tuition Plans
 
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Seven Home 'Upgrades' That Aren’t Worth the Money
 
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What to Do If You’re Sued in Small Claims Court
 
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Four Subtle Contractor Scams to Look For
 
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Three Steps to Take When Your Landlord Is Also Your Neighbor
 
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'Funding' Your Retirement Account Isn't the Same As Investing
 
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Five Ways to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer
 
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Five Ways to Sell Your Car for More Money
 
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The Secret Checking Account Reports You Should Be Monitoring
 
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Here’s What It Means to Add an Authorized User on Your Credit Card
 
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What to Do If a 'Zombie Mortgage' Comes Back to Haunt You