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03/06/2026

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

Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

02/27/2026

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

02/20/2026

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.

Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...

02/13/2026

If you don't have gap insurance for your car, you may get caught short in an accident. Make sure you understand your coverage by knowing these terms.

From buying auto insurance to filing a claim, figuring out the language of auto insurance can be dif...

02/06/2026

With no interest charged for a year or so, medical credit cards may be able to help pay your medical bills.

When it comes to paying an unexpected medical bill, there’s often no easy way to do it. Unless you h...

01/30/2026

While student credit cards can help college students build credit, they do come with some conditions.

Building good credit takes time, and it can be a few years before college students or graduates have...

01/23/2026

Check out these quick tips for paying down debt. What do you think?

When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to ...

01/22/2026

These are the top 10 housing markets in the U.S. 📍🏡

The January 2026 The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking highlights U.S. metros offering buyers greater stability and opportunity as the year begins. The ranking assesses the 200 largest metros based on housing conditions, economic health, and livability, identifying markets that balance affordability, demand, and improving supply.

The housing market entered 2026 on firmer footing as mortgage rates eased from late-2025 highs and inventory continued to rise modestly. Buyer interest held up despite activity remaining below pre-pandemic levels, though affordability pressures persist. Regional divides remain clear, with tighter conditions across much of the Midwest and Northeast and gradual rebalancing underway in parts of the South and West.

01/16/2026

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

01/09/2026

Looking to keep your computer files safe? Take this precautionary step.

No matter how complex your computer password is, it isn’t enough to stop a thief from using other me...

01/02/2026

You might not be aware, but you can ask your credit card company to increase your limit. What home improvement project would you take on with a higher limit?

A higher credit limit can help in an emergency, allow you to make any necessary large purchases and ...