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How often do you give out your birthday information? An 'unbirthday' can keep your identity safe.

Protecting Your Identification With a Fake Birthday Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

Found some inconsistencies in your credit report? Here's what you should do.

How to Dispute Credit Report Errors If you’ve checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! That’s a smart first s...

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

A Checklist for Retiring Early Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

Getting your credit report hacked can lead to identity theft. Have you taken the necessary precautions?

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your p...

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

Do you pay your credit card bill in full each month? If not, you could be throwing away cash-back bonuses.

Cash-Back Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid A cash-back credit card can result in 5 percent or more back on your purchases, essentially giving y...

Looking to create a comfortable space? These design tips can help.

How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can crea...

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

Did you know you can gift savings?

Contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan With Gift Cards Parents contributing to a 529 college savings plan may find it difficult, if not a little time-consu...

Federal laws are meant to protect student loan borrowers. Here are some ways to make sure problems with your lender don't become burdensome.

Solving Student Loan Challenges When it comes to student loans, dealing with the lender can be more difficult than repaying the loan...

How do you make the most of your wall space?

Getting Creative With Your Wall Space Do you have a blank wall with no idea what to put on it? Rethink the boring family photo with these ...

Comfort your pet with these tips.

3 Ways to Soothe Your Pet During Storms When preparing to batten down the hatches during a storm, don’t forget to pay attention to you...

How often do you clean your hardwood floors? Here's how you can keep them in the best condition possible.

How to Clean Your Hardwood Floors If you’re the proud owner of a hardwood floor, you may be engaged in a constant cleaning battl...

They add up! Avoid bank fees, like ATM charges, with these tips.

How to Avoid Bank Fees The average bank fee for overdraft protection is $33. Make the mistake of not having enough money in...

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—mor...

Are you looking to buy a smart thermostat? Check out these models.

Smart Thermostats: Top 4 Expert Picks Programmable thermostats let you set the temperature in your home and have the thermostat change it ...

Sick of talking about the weather? You're not alone!

Ending Small Talk: Tips for More Meaningful Conversations Having more meaningful relationships with friends both new and old is a great goal, and it can start...

Keep these tips in mind if you're looking to buy a car when you're upside down on your current loan.

Buying a Car When You Have an Upside-Down Loan Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth—called being “upside down” on a loan—can make...

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Qualifying for a Credit Card If You Have Bad Credit Having bad credit can be worse than having no credit at all. A lousy credit score can lead to a stee...

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Fast and Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Within Months Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loa...

FYI...improved credit scores could just now be coming to fruition for many consumers.

How FICO 9 May Increase Credit Scores How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially i...

State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child's college education.

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's 529 Plan to Pay for College State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child’s college education. Opening an...

The process of living on only one income can be daunting if not scary, but don't despair!

Down to One Income? It's Not the End of the World If you purchased your home as a two-income family, the prospect of living on only one income can be ...