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Fed Rate Hike: 7 Questions (And Answers)

December 19, 2016

Now that the Fed has made its pronouncement and the interest rate winds have changed direction, the next step for consumers depends on which side of the saving-borrowing divide they stand. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

10 Ways To End 2016 On A Financial High Note

December 5, 2016

To end 2016 on a financial upswing, these money moves can help reduce your tax bill, fast-track your financial goals and boost your retirement savings. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

6 Credit Card Blunders to Avoid This Holiday Season

November 28, 2016

Gift buying and paying with plastic can be a dangerous combination. So be sure to at least avoid these credit card blunders. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

6 Ways President Donald Trump May Affect Your Wallet

November 14, 2016

The election of the 45th president of the United States could have long-term personal finance implications as the businessman-turned-politician seeks to convert from proposal to reality the agenda he has laid out over many months. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

5 Tax Moves To Make In November

November 7, 2016

Believe it or not, November is actually a great time to make a number of key tax moves. Here are five not to miss. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Cash In On Some Money Humor

October 24, 2016

People don’t like to laugh about their money, but people will laugh if it can break their anxieties about money. For some long-lost financial humor, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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