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The latest Federal Reserve rate increase follows a developing pattern -- but the result may hurt borrowers more than it helps savers. Learn how to protect your position as rates rise unevenly across different financial products.
Read MoreRecent banking conditions may justify keeping a larger checking account balance than experts have traditionally advised. Here's what's making consumers reassess their banking habits.
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Saving for retirement may be the last thing 20-somethings want to think about, but now is the best time to start. When young people take advantage of the special opportunity they have to start saving early in their career, it can pay off handsomely.
Read MorePeople generally invest more conservatively in retirement, but this can leave them more exposed to inflation. Having a cushion of stable investments and a conservative budget plan can allow you to keep more growth investments in your IRA.
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Deciding when to retire is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. See why you should take care not to retire too soon, and how to prepare financially for retirement.
Read MoreSaving for retirement may be the last thing 20-somethings want to think about, but now is the best time to start. When young people take advantage of the special opportunity they have to start saving early in their career, it can pay off handsomely.
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The tax cut gave many Americans more take home pay, but not all of them will get to keep it. See why under-withholding may mean more people owing the IRS next April -- and what you can do to prepare.
Read MoreDespite nine years of economic expansion, many Americans are little better off than they were during the financial crisis. Use this checklist to help you learn how to manage your money better.
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