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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

When you’re thinking about taking the plunge into homeownership, timing the market may not be as important as taking stock of your personal finances and lifestyle.

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What Is the FIRE Movement and Is It Right for You?

How Much Should I Have in Savings? Tips from the Pros

IRA CDs vs. IRA Savings Accounts: What’s the Difference?

What You Need to Know to Pick a New Checking Account

Does your checking account still match your lifestyle? Here's how to find out.

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Banking 101

Open an online savings account in a few easy steps

  1. Fill out the application
  2. Choose an individual or joint account
  3. Designate beneficiaries
  4. Fund the account if it’s required
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How to Recover From Being Scammed: Take These Proactive Steps

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Protect Your Bank Account From Fraud in 6 Steps

This is How CDs Work—and How You Can Use Them to Grow Your Savings

Money Market Account vs. Savings Account: Which Is Best for You?

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3 Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

If a tax refund is coming your way, now's the time to plan for how you'll use it.

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A Financial Vision Board: How to Create One to Make Your Life Goals a Reality

How to Manage Your First Salary and Grow Your Savings

How to Save More Money in the Stay-at-Home Economy by Focusing on What Matters Most

4 Quarantine Money Lessons to Turn New Habits into Long-term Savings Strategies

Deciding When to Use Your Emergency Fund: Is Now the Right Time?

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Deciding When to Use Your Emergency Fund: Is Now the Right Time?

Personal finance expert Jim Wang offers tips and best practices on how to use your emergency fund.

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Budgeting

Your Guide to Budgeting for Healthcare Costs

Estimate your spending, prioritize your health, start an emergency fund and more.

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What Is Budget Billing and Is It Right for You?

How to Handle a Pay Cut: Budgeting in Uncertain Times

Fido-Proofing Your Budget: Managing the High Cost of Owning a Dog

Everything You Need to Know About Budgeting As a Freelancer

4 Tricks for Budgeting on a Fluctuating Income

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Career & Education

Spend or Save Graduation Money? How New Grads Can Decide

Cash graduation gifts can get you started off on the right foot financially.

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How to Prepare for the End of Your Unemployment Benefits

Teachers: How to Survive the Summer Paycheck Gap

Planning a Home Office? Check Out These Budget-Friendly Tips

How to Find a Job in a Recession: Smart Strategies for Experienced Professionals and New Grads

Hitting the Books Again? Here's How to Financially Prepare for Grad School

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5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Save You Money—And Make You Healthier

Accomplish your savings and health goals with this list of tips.

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Family Finance

What You Need to Know About Budgeting for Maternity Leave

Follow these four steps to financially prepare for your maternity leave.

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Family Budget Basics: Gather Around the Table to Make a Plan That Works

Banking for Busy Parents: 4 Essential Checking Account Features

4 Smart Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance

Your Guide to Budgeting for Summer Camp

6 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Summer Fun

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Lifestyle

3 DIY Projects to Save Money on Home Improvements

Sprucing up your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Instead of hiring a pro, roll up your sleeves and try these DIY projects to save money.

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Finances for a Natural Disaster

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How to Throw a Bridal Shower on a Budget: A Guide for the Frugal Host

Happy Birthday to You! How to Create a Meaningful Birthday on Your Budget

How to Save Money by Going Zero Waste: A Guide for Beginners

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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Retirement Goals

Whether you have a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA, it can help make your retirement dreams a reality. Which IRA type is right for you?*

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Retirement

Help protect your retirement savings from a recession with these tips:

  1. Identify financial values and priorities
  2. Reduce spending before tapping into retirement savings
  3. Don’t overreact to market volatility
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The 10 Best Ways to Catch up on Your Retirement Savings

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Retirement Goals

Considering a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal? Here’s What You Need to Know

Why You Need to Make a Retirement Budget Before You Actually Retire

Don't Want to Give Up Your Avocado Toast? How Millennials Should Save for Retirement

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Checking Account: Enjoy Everyday Checking and Earn Cash Back While Doing It

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Online Savings Account: Imagine an Online Savings Account Without the Monthly Fees

Money Market Account

Money Market Account: Get the Best of Both Worlds: Flexibility and High Yields

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Certificate of Deposit: Lock in Your APY and Reap the Returns

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts: Make Saving for Retirement a Lot Easier

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Quick Quiz: Find the Account That's Right For You

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