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9 questions to ask about getting rental car insurance through your credit...
It’s the hard sell at the car rental counter that everyone knows is coming but few know how to handle: rental car coverage. You might recall that your credit card provides some type of free protection...
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7 tips for paying off debt—from people who’ve done it
Debt doesn’t have to be a way of life. Take it from those who’ve been there. Whether it was dealing with credit cards, student loans, car loans or other debt, the people profiled in NerdWallet’s How I...
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Rent-A-Center is under investigation for credit scam allegations
A U.S. government consumer watchdog agency is investigating the $8 billion rent-to-own industry and related companies over questions about unfair, deceptive and abusive practices, NerdWallet has...
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8 easy ways to get the most out of flying budget airlines
If you fancy yourself a cost-conscious traveler, you may already be familiar with the trials and tribulations of budget airlines. But if you’re a novice enticed by the low prices, you should know that...
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Here are some important financial lessons you can learn from Jay-Z
Jay-Z has amassed a fortune estimated at $810 million from his 13 platinum albums and multiple business ventures. From his debut album “Reasonable Doubt” in 1996 to his latest, “4:44,” released in...
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Will Your Store Credit Card Survive All The Recent Store Closures?
Stroll your local mall and you may spot some empty storefronts where mannequins once stood draped in the latest fashions—possible casualties of what some have dubbed the “retail apocalypse.” Not...
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8 tips for scoring the best deals on Black Friday this year
To the Black Friday victors go the spoils. Use these hacks to guarantee yourself the deals you want, whether you decide to shop from your couch or at the store. Online Shopping 1. Think Outside The...
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16 of the most common questions about the FAFSA, answered
Filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the key to getting financial aid to help pay for college if you or your family can’t foot the entire bill. The...
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5 tips to save for your retirement and college for your kids
Millennials know student loan debt. Borrowers under 30 are carrying more than $376 billion in student loans and those ages 30 to 39 hold more than $408 billion, according to 2015 data from the...
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Just how far will your money stretch on Black Friday? See what you can buy on...
Black Friday sales save you money, but just how far will your dollars really go? We crunched the numbers to find out. Here are some of the ways you could spend your Black Friday budget this Nov. 24...
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Not Feeling The Economic Recovery? You’re Not Alone
Incomes are up, the stock market is soaring, and home prices have largely recovered from the mortgage meltdown. But Americans still haven’t regained all the wealth they lost and, on the whole, are...
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5 things that don’t affect your credit score—and 5 that do
A high credit score can be like a healthy weight. You know you want it, but are you doing the right things to achieve it? Some information you thought might influence your credit score simply doesn’t....
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First-time shoppers: Here are 3 tips for navigating Black Friday
There are plenty of reasons to skip Black Friday shopping. Maybe news footage made you decide not to brave the crowds. Or maybe you opted to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner instead. Whatever the reason,...
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How your insurance can help during Black Friday shopping snafus
Scoring deals on Black Friday can be an adventure sport: Hunting for parking spots, racing carts through clogged store aisles and dodging shoppers hoisting ginormous TVs. But what happens when you...
View Article3 reasons you should be skeptical about bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies are all the rage right now, and none is more popular than bitcoin. Speculators have been driving up its price, predicting it will be the currency of the future, but many others are...
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6 reasons more homes aren’t for sale
Almost anyone who has searched for a house recently knows there are not enough houses for sale. One simple number defines the problem: In October 2017, the nation had a 3.9-month supply of existing...
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3 tips to avoid going broke this holiday season
The holiday season is supposed to be about joy, giving and spending time with our favorite people. But just as you might pack on a few extra pounds over the holidays, you might pack on some extra...
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How to answer 5 trick questions from car dealers
With one foot on the bumper of a broken-down used car, the salesman asks, “If I give you a sweet deal, will you buy this baby today?” While the car-buying experience is now more transparent—shoppers...
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8 tips for living below your means without depriving yourself
Spending less than you earn is one sure path to financial security. But that doesn’t have to mean a spartan lifestyle. You can still enjoy yourself while living small. Focus on the benefits. Having a...
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Your ‘free’ credit card may mean you’re missing out on some serious perks
Until a couple of years ago, Bobby Hoyt avoided credit cards with annual fees. Not anymore. These days, he carries a small-business card with an annual fee of $175, which is waived the first year. For...
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