7 signs you’re ready to buy your first home

Ready to buy a home? Here is an outlet to learn the myths and facts of getting a mortgage.
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Owning a Home

Your 5-minute guide to winning at credit

Once you know the rules, all you need is time, effort and a little bit of strategy to win the credit game.
Topics:
Managing Debt & Credit

Compare: Credit union balance transfer from credit cards

If your current credit card has a high APR or you have more than one card that you’re trying to pay off, then it’s probably time to find a balance transfer credit card that serves you better.
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Managing Debt & Credit

Repaying debt: Why the snowball method works

Research suggests that choosing the right debt repayment strategy can measurably increase your chances of success—and the best method might not be the one you think.
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7 genius uses for your tax refund

You made it through another tax season. Now you can forget all about deductions and tax credits and focus on what really matters: how to put that refund to work.
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Budgeting & Saving

So you want to buy a fixer-upper?

That diamond in the rough can be a huge opportunity if you know what you're getting into ahead of time.
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Owning a Home

Lifehacks to afford your spring break vacay

If you’re one of the cash-strapped, fear not. Ballin’ on a budget is totally doable. Use these lifehacks to score the ultimate spring break vacay without racking up extra debt.
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Starting Out Financially

6 ways student loans can help—or hurt—your credit score

Last year’s grads owe an average of $37,000 in student loans, and four in five say it’s a problem. One of their biggest fears? That borrowing too much money will trash their credit score.
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Starting Out Financially

Make the most of your tax return with a CD

Let your tax refund move you forward in life. Do that with your refund instead and thank yourself later.
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving

Overdraft fees? No thanks. Here’s what you need to know

Knowing how overdraft protection works can help you stay on top of your checking account. Your available checking account balance may not always reflect all the money you’ve spent. Avoid overdraft fees by planning ahead.
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially