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Negotiating your utility bills and other monthly expenses is a little-known—but effective—...
Paying off debt and investing can both have a positive impact on your financial well-being...
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Learn the pros and cons of taking money out of your 401(k) or IRA when you're facing a fin...
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If you're getting ready to make a short sale on your home, don't assume your mortgage paym...
Having liquid assets can help you get through emergencies and pounce on opportunities. Lea...
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The debt avalanche method is a way to pay down debt by getting rid of your balance with th...
When you leave your job for a new one, you must make some important decisions about your 4...
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A certified check can be a secure way to make a large purchase when the seller doesn't acc...
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment vehicle that lets families save for college tuit...
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Foreclosed homes often come at bargain prices, but they're sold "as-is," so newcomers shou...
Layaway plans can be a great way to pay for a costly item. Sometimes, though, credit cards...
A reader asks if they can qualify for a mortgage loan if they have a few recent late payme...
Refinancing a loan can help lower your payments and interest rate. But how does refinancin...
Experts recommend saving 15% of your pre-tax income for retirement. Learn more about how m...
Making a down payment as close to 20% of the home's purchase price as possible is ideal. B...
These financial tips stand the test of time.
Being an authorized user on someone else's credit card can boost your credit score, but it...
FHA loans make it possible to buy a home if you have bad credit or minimal savings—but the...
Even if their days of mortgages and big-ticket financing are behind them, retirees should ...
Reverse mortgages can provide much-needed income for retired homeowners, but there are ple...
Dear Experian, How long does a new mortgage normally affect your score? – WYN Dear WYN, A ...
Budgeting for a family can be a challenge. Try these tips to help you establish a long-ter...
Buying a home with your spouse can be tricky if their credit is poor, but it's not out of ...
Which is better, a personal loan or a credit card? The answer depends on your needs. Here'...
Does student loan debt make it harder to buy a home? Not necessarily. Here's how to manage...
Dear Experian, What is the statute of limitations on debt? I have an account on my report ...
Section 8 housing is a way for qualified low income individuals and families to secure exc...
Borrowing from your 401(k) plan is easy, but the long-term financial drawbacks of doing so...
If you own a home and are looking to borrow some cash at a low interest rate, a cash-out r...
Debt forgiveness is when a creditor clears your outstanding debt—with some strings attache...
Do you have a tax bill you can't afford to pay? There's no need to panic. The IRS has seve...
When a money order goes missing, you must act fast to arrange a replacement or refund.
The income tax reform passed in late 2017 eliminates tax deductions for non-military movin...
High-income earners may need to use the alternative minimum tax system to determine their ...
Paying your taxes with a credit card could work with the right card and a good payoff plan...
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Dear Experian, We purchased a house four years ago and sold it recently for more than we m...
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An emergency fund is one crucial element to creating your own financial security. Learn ho...
Dear Experian, My home mortgage was sold by the lender to another bank. My credit report i...
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