Personal Finance
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When to help an aging parent with finances, and how to do it
As an adult, a point may arrive when you realize that your aging parents or other older relatives could use…
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When will mortgage rates go down? Waiting for a bond market break.
Mortgage rates have been moving in a narrow range for weeks. News of nagging inflation and the Middle East impasse…
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Why June 30 could be the most important date of 2026
If you’re one of the 3.6 million borrowers with Parent PLUS loans, you may need to act fast to preserve…
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today
Mortgage rates held essentially flat this week, according to Freddie Mac survey data, even as a solid jobs report and…
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Student loan forgiveness paths have changed. Here’s what to know
Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty Images Recent and looming changes to the U.S. Department of Education’s student loan repayment plans…
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Investment resentment: Chicago-area businessman Brandon ‘Mr. Finance’ Ellington accused of cheating people with large loans
CHICAGO (WLS) — The ABC7 I-Team is investigating a local businessman accused of cheating people out of tens of thousands…
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Car subscription services never took off, but drivers still want flexibility
A few years back, subscription cars were tagged as the next big thing for the automotive industry. Despite its appeal,…
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Your Money Mindset Was Set by Age 7. Here’s How to Reprogram It.
Quick Read NerdWallet (NRDS) hosted Mrs. Dow Jones on its Smart Money Podcast, where she presented the IBIZA framework (Identify,…
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How to budget with credit cards and buy now, pay later options | 7 On Your Side
NEW YORK (WABC) — With rising inflation, many consumers can struggle to pay for essentials like bills and food, and…
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The top 5 safest banks in the U.S.
Trust matters when it comes to where you keep your money. Not all financial institutions offer the same level of…
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