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Here’s the Average Credit Card Debt for Every Generation

Consumers credit card balances are rising, which may be due in part to higher bills, according to a study by Experian. Turning to your credit cards to cover expenses isn't necessarily a bad thing...

By Cynthia Measom | May 10, 2024 | 6 min Read

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The Best Day of the Week To Go Grocery Shopping

Thanks to mid-week restocks, new promotions and fewer crowds, Wednesday is the best day of the week for grocery shopping -- at least according to Taste of Home. The mid-week grocery shop can help...

Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This — Today

Are you eligible for the IRS Fresh Start program? Could you settle your debt for less than you currently owe?

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High Yield Saving Accounts: How They Work and Why You Need One

High-yield savings accounts are a great place to stash cash and have all but replaced traditional savings accounts for savvy investors. That's because high-yield savings accounts carry the same FDIC...

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I’m a Bank Teller: 3 Times You Should Never Ask For $100 Bills at the Bank

According to data intelligence firm SAS Analytics, $100 bills account for 34% of paper currency in circulation in the U.S. and 82% of its value. Check Out: The Best Banks of 2024 Learn More: One Smart...

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10 Best 5% Interest Savings Accounts for May 2024

If a global pandemic, turbulent economy and confusing job market have taught people anything, it's that an emergency fund is more important now than ever. Having to cover unexpected...

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How Much Money Gets Taken Out of Paychecks in Every State

Ah, payday, the very best day of the week or every two weeks depending on when you receive it. Anyone who's ever held a job knows the sweet relief of opening your bank statement to see that direct...

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This Is the One Type of Debt That ‘Terrifies’ Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey doesn't like debt. However, there's one kind of debt he says to avoid more than any other. In his own words, tax debt "terrifies" Ramsey. Find Out: You Can Get These 3 Debts Canceled...

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The Tax Burden on the Rich and Poor in Every State

How our income taxes are calculated is a mystery to the vast number of Americans who never learned to read the tax codes or decipher tax terminology from any class in school. Start, for example, with...