Personal Finance
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5 tips to deal with financial stress during the holidays
The Explainer To avoid your money-related woes turning you into a Grinch, take some time to manage your financial concerns
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How to avoid check fraud this holiday season
The Explainer A record number of suspicious activity reports tied to check fraud this year has put banks on high alert
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Stumped on gift ideas this holiday season? Consider these financial gifts.
The Explainer A finance-related present can be the gift that keeps on giving
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Leftover FSA money? These are 9 ways you can spend it before it's gone.
The Explainer If you have any funds remaining in your flexible spending account (FSA), it's time to use them up
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4 smart end-of-year tax moves to make
The Explainer Do your future self a favor and give tax-related matters some consideration before the new year
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What to know about the new FAFSA
The Explainer The new and allegedly improved Free Application for Federal Student Aid is finally slated to launch by the end of 2023
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4 questions to ask to determine if you're retirement-ready
The Explainer Before you clock out for the final time, it's important to have a plan for what's ahead
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6 tips to shop online safely this holiday season
The Explainer Lower the chances of credit card fraud spoiling your holidays
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Renting a car this holiday season? 5 tips to keep in mind
The Explainer From filling the tank yourself to using your own insurance, here's how to save on car rentals
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What to do if your bank closes your account and how to avoid it
The Explainer There are steps you can take to prevent the nightmare scenario of an unexpected closure
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Prices are going down. Here's where you can see the difference.
The Explainer 'An era of price hikes is fading,' but that doesn't mean prices will all come down
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6 ways your local library can save you money
The Explainer 'Before you buy something, see if you can borrow it from the library'
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Guide to holiday season tipping: Who to tip and how much to give
The Explainer It's time to start making your list and checking it twice
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A quick guide to income tax brackets
The Explainer Make sure you know what tax bracket you're in, and how this is changing for 2024
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