Finance
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Survey: Millennial renters plan to wait to buy a home
Jan 06, 2019 5:05 am - While 89 percent of millennial renters say they plan to buy a home someday, just 4 percent expect to buy in 2019 and 30 percent say they will wait at least five years, a...
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Psychedelics, Ferraris and art: An alternative investment guide
Jan 06, 2019 5:00 am - When money and connections mean you can invest in just about anything, anywhere and over any time frame, what winds up in your portfolio? Yes, the rich are buffeted by t...
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Savers start reaping rewards as online banks goose ratesJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - The Federal Reserve started raising interest rates three years ago. Savers are finally starting to reap meaningful benefits, but only if they're willing to shop around. ...
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Singletary: How you can pay off holiday debtDec 30, 2018 5:06 am - It's done. You probably didn't have a budget, but even if you did, you ignored it, because the holidays inspire generosity. But in a few weeks, after the holiday decorat...
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Medical debt killing you? These tips might helpDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - Chrystal McKay knew enough about medical care costs that she skipped the ambulance ride after a car accident. A friend drove her to the emergency room. That saved her on...
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It's time to fix Social Security's tax burdenDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - People on Social Security need a tax break. The rest of us need to make sure they get it - for everyone's sake. When Congress made Social Security benefits taxable in 19...
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3 ways a new credit card can boost your side hustle
Dec 27, 2018 6:00 am - These days, many of us wear different hats to earn income on the side. You might clock out of one job and into the next as a ride-hailing driver, Airbnb host, Etsy shop ...
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Decline in fixed mortgage rates continues unabated through the holidays
Dec 27, 2018 12:00 am - This holiday season has brought good news for anyone looking to buy a house or refinance a mortgage. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 3...
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Make these 2 tax moves in time to cut your tax billDec 25, 2018 5:00 am - Saving for retirement is a good idea, of course, but if you time things right and do your homework, some of your nest egg could also do double duty as a tax shield. Here...
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That 'live check' promises cash, but there's a catchDec 24, 2018 5:00 am - Have you received a preapproved offer in the mail this holiday season that looks like a check, made out to you and ready to cash? Before you rush to the bank, visions of...