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Renting and buying each have their own merits and their own pitfalls. As a renter, you might not be building any equity, but you also don’t have to deal with property taxes (though in theory, they’re priced into your rent),...

Getting a late start on retirement means changing your financial life. But it also means changing your life itself. Older folks without savings are flirting with disaster. And taking the steps we outlined earlier will only help lessen the likelihood...

Prepaid cards are all over the place now. Every 7-Eleven has a rack full of them. Both Chase Bank and Lil Wayne endorse them. Cards sold by certain classes of issuer have some characteristics in common and certain advantages and...

Like many businesses, mutual fund companies have to pay the costs of operating. Many of the costs are passed to shareholders. Since these costs can have a significant impact on your investments and returns, understanding them now will prove to...

Accidents can be a terrifying experience for everyone involved.  Adrenaline takes over when you feel the impact and your mind starts to race around in your head.  Sometimes the rush of emotions and chaos of the moment can prevent you...

Square and Isis announced major innovations to point-of-sale terminals Monday, both of which could pave the way for innovations in payments.

Finding appropriate health care coverage online can be an overwhelming task.  Companies offer many different options and the numerous options can become confusing.  It helps to enter this processing knowing what you need in health care options, whether it is...

When beginning a search for a new insurance policy, be prepared to put in some effort.  It is a bit like searching for a new job – you won’t to make sure it is a good fit.  It is not...

Try not to worry - just because your credit card was declined doesn't make you a bad person. Here are some simple steps for dealing with that situation.

Wells Fargo surveyed 1,000 adults with incomes less than $100,000 annually to see what their retirement goals were. About 30% of those surveyed plan to delay retirement and work until they are at ...

Holiday tipping can be a jungle of guilt, obligation and confusion. For those who live in big cities such as New York, the list of people to tip at the end of the year seems to grow continually. Regardless of...

People are always on the lookout for a good deal and thats why credit card reward programs can help you save money.

Some financial mistakes are so big you could find yourself in over your head with debt you can never afford to repay; while other money mistakes are just inconvenient and cost you more than they should. Are you making these...

Some retirement accounts allow for income tax deductions that can reduce the amount of taxes you owe or increase your income tax refund if you are owed one. If you have a traditional IRA, you can deduct contributions made on...

Expecting a refund during this tax season? There are several ways to actually collect that refund. Taxpayers may opt for a paper check, direct deposit or Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL). But, if you...