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It’s the worst time to buy a car — But what if you have to?

Do you need to buy a new car? According to NerdWallet, it’s the worst time to purchase. But if you have to, these are the tips to consider. Read More

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Smart strategies for fighting back against inflation

First, a primer: Inflation shrinks your purchasing power, so you need more money to buy the same goods and services. When inflation averages less than 2%, as it did from 2010 to 2020, it would take more than 35 years for prices to double. Read More

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Why a cash-back credit card is a good place to start

Are you looking for a new credit card or even to get one for the first time? This is why you should consider a cash-back credit card. Read More

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Are state interest-rate caps an automatic win for borrowers?

Lenders, unburdened by a federal maximum interest rate, can charge borrowers huge rates — but more states are bringing that number down. Read More

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Wells Fargo ends personal lines of credit: What it means for consumers

For those of you with personal lines of credits, they are coming to an end, at Wells Fargo. This is what it means for consumers. Read More

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Are you part of the middle class? This calculator can tell you

Using annual incomes and the cost of living around the country as barometers, the experts at the Pew Research Center have concluded that 52% of Americans qualify as middle class—but that portion can vary widely depending where you live. Read More

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Neobanking: What it is and how it could save you money

Ready to get started with neobanking? Before you do, Strazzulla says it’s important to know that not all neobanks are created equal. Read More

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Cash or digital? The surprising generational divide

Fifty-one percent of Americans said they use physical cash to budget their money, with Gen Z preferring this form of currency over other payments more than any other generation (52%), according to a new survey. Read More

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Steve Ballmer just joined the $100 billion club. Here are his career hits and misses

There are currently only nine people in the world who have achieved this kind of wealth, and Ballmer, 65, has joined the A team. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.