Finance
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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...
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You don't have to live by these money mythsDec 24, 2018 5:00 am - We're told experiences are supposed to make us happier than stuff - turns out that may apply mostly to the affluent. The famous marshmallow test that predicts future suc...
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The real reason millennials choose cash over credit cardsDec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Millennials would rather swipe right than swipe plastic. They love to pay their brunch tabs with cash. Debt scares them so much they don't care about credit card rewards...
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Want to cut your tax bill? Keep reading and call your CPA
Dec 23, 2018 5:00 am - President Donald Trump pledged that his tax law would kill off breaks and complex loopholes for the wealthy. Instead, the overhaul has ushered in a new generation of man...