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Credit

Understand the credit card fees on your bill

No one likes surprise charges. Understand common credit fees before you use your card.
Many credit cards charge a fee each year just to have the card.
Budgeting

Things you can do for your finances during hard times

You can take steps to protect your finances when the news is bad.
History makes it clear that the market turbulence of early 2022 is not a rare thing. Neither is a subsequent recovery.
Career

Protect yourself from online job scams

Learn how scammers are targeting job boards and how to protect yourself during your job search.
If an employer is legitimate, they won't be shy about providing information you request.
Budgeting

Why you should save your tax refund

If you're getting a tax refund this year, consider saving instead of spending it the first chance you get. Here's why.
Here's a few options you might want to consider if you’re getting a tax refund this year.
Banking

What's the best way to send money online?

Learn the best methods for sending money digitally in different situations.
Given how much of life takes place in the digital sphere, it's worth knowing how to transfer money from one bank to another online.
Debt

Understand how car loans work

Know your financing options before buying your next car.
Crunching the numbers ahead of time will put you in the driver's seat of car-buying negotiations.
Credit

What you need to know about your first credit card

Are you applying for your first credit card? Get ready by learning the basics of using a card.
Some cards offer rewards, such as cash back, merchandise, gift cards or airline miles.
Budgeting

Here's how to save when you live on a budget

You can still free up cash even when you're on a budget.
Create a plan that puts you on track toward the future you want.
College

Understanding your FAFSA EFC number

The FAFSA EFC number is calculated based on your family's income and assets.
The federal government and colleges use the EFC to decide which types of student aid you're eligible for and how much aid you receive.
Credit

Guide to credit scores

Credit scores are important, so it's critical to understand how they're calculated.
A credit score is a snapshot of your potential risk to a lender.
Retirement

Want to retire early? Start saving now

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) concept is a unique approach to retirement. Learn how it works.
If you're not comfortable giving up some creature comforts, FIRE might not be the right approach for you.
Banking

3 tools for better money management

These checking account features can help you gain more control over your finances.
With digital banking, you can see where every dollar is going, understand your spending patterns and use this information to better manage your money.
Credit

Should you use debit or credit?

Debit and credit cards each have their advantages. Learn when it's smart to use debit versus credit.
Many credit cards come with travel protections like insurance that covers stolen phones, flight delays or other situations that can arise on a trip.
Debt

What should you do if interest rates rise?

From locking in low rates to navigating the markets, it helps to get advice on rising interest rates.
If you’re worried about rising rates impacting your investments or 401(k), consider the fact that rising interest rates are often a sign of an expanding economy.
Banking

Comparing popular P2P payment apps

Venmo, PayPal and Cash App are popular apps for peer-to-peer payments. Learn more about how these apps work.
Apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App have attracted millions of users over the last decade.
Retirement

What does a financial advisor do?

Have you ever wondered what a financial advisor actually does? Get these questions and more answered about the valuable services these professionals can provide.
Find a financial advisor you trust.

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