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Thinking about refinancing your student loans? Here’s what you can expect to pay

The latest rates to refinance student loans

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Opinion: These 6 things can help you avoid getting audited by the IRS

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Here’s what you might pay for a HELOC right now

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I’ve been a stay-at-home spouse for years and my husband is now retired. His 401(k) is in safe investments, but should we get an adviser to help the money grow?

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These are the 4 states where home equity has actually declined

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The Fed hiked interest rates again. Here’s one way to profit from that, and ‘at levels last seen in 2009’

Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:54 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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The Fed raised rates for the 9th consecutive time. Here’s what you should be earning on your savings account now (but probably aren’t)

Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:40 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I want to retire in 4 years, on what I think will be $3,100 a month. Can I make that work — and should I get a pro to help me figure this out?

Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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My husband is 50 but only in his second year of establishing credit. He has a little money he’d like to grow, but will a financial adviser even take on a case like his?

Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:40 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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These 4 banks now offer 5% or more on checking and savings accounts

Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:54 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Football star Terrell Owens said these are some of ‘the most idiotic’ purchases we can make. Pros say avoiding those kinds of expense traps could save you big bucks.

Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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We are in our 50s, living in California, and have $2 million in retirement savings. We want someone to tell us whether we can feasibly retire — what’s our best bet there?

Mar. 11, 2023 at 6:22 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Comedian Dax Shepard says you should ‘clean up’ this part of your finances. Pros say it’s an easy way to save thousands

Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:33 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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If you don’t talk to your financial adviser at least this often, it could be a red flag

Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:35 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘I finally woke up to reality.’ I’ve been paying a percentage of my investments to a financial adviser for years now, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Is a 1% fee really fair?

Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:57 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘I’m losing over $1,100 each quarter due to fees.’ I’m in safe investments during this downturn, yet I’m still losing a lot of money from adviser fees. What should I do?

Mar. 6, 2023 at 11:25 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I am 60 and plan to retire in March. I have $113K in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will get an early retirement package of 9 months salary. Should I get a pro to help me?

Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:34 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Thinking about refinancing your student loans? Here’s what you might pay now

Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:56 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Here’s what you might pay for a HELOC right now. Should you take one out?

Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:23 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Thinking of refinancing your student loans? These are the latest rates

Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:51 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Here’s what the latest HELOC rates look like now. Should you take one out?

Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:02 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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HELOC rates mostly hold steady. Should you take one out?

Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:05 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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HELOC rates have dipped this week. Is now the time to take one out?

Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:29 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Getting a personal loan if you have bad credit: Should you do it, and how do you do it?

Dec. 31, 2022 at 9:32 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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6 things you need to know before taking out a personal loan

Dec. 30, 2022 at 9:58 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Who should — and should not — consider using a personal loan to pay off debt

Dec. 29, 2022 at 2:46 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This real estate agent to the stars (clients reportedly have included Rihanna, JLo and Justin Bieber) says you should be ‘hyper-focused’ on this when house hunting

Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:42 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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10 most lucrative places where older Americans can sell their homes, maximize profit and retire elsewhere

Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:03 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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5 cool beach towns in America where you can buy a home for $350,000 or less

Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:56 a.m. ET by Brienne Walsh

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Rates on these popular HELOCs have dipped. Should you get one?

Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:26 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Here’s what you might pay for a HELOC right now

Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:58 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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7 economists and real estate pros on what to expect in the housing market this spring

Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Here’s what you can expect to pay for a HELOC right now

Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:09 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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HELOC rates have dipped. Should you take one out?

Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Rates on these popular HELOCs dipped slightly. Should you take one out?

Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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6 leading real estate economists and pros on what to expect from the housing market this winter

Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:28 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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What might you pay for a HELOC right now? These are the latest rates.

Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:23 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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These are the latest HELOC rates. Should you take one out?

Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:14 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘She made about $15K last year off my money.’ My financial adviser is making money off the $1 million I invested with her — even though I’m losing money. What’s my move?

Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:59 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Recently, I’ve been ‘overemployed,’ working two jobs to rake in $300K a year. Now I have enough saved to buy a business, but I need trustworthy advice. Where do I turn?

Mar. 18, 2023 at 1:09 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I plan to retire at 62. I get $1,500 a month in rental income and have $200,000 in savings. Should I get a financial adviser to help me?

Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:09 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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My friend has a trust administered by his family’s long-time financial adviser, but he is ‘questioning his financial adviser’s motives.’ What his move?

Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:51 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’m 70 and weighing whether to ‘sell everything’ and put it all in Treasuries, or hire a financial adviser even though it would cost $20K a year. What should I do?

Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Don’t start a retirement conversation with your parents like this — and do this instead

Mar. 11, 2023 at 3:59 p.m. ET by Karen Fischer

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Warren Buffett just added millions more shares of this stock to his portfolio. And it has an 84% return since 2020. Should you invest?

Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I’m on a fixed income and looking to invest a small amount for retirement. Do I need a financial adviser to help?

Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:04 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Is it fair for a financial adviser to charge me 1.6% if I have less than $250K in my account?

Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘I really need help.’ I have $580K in retirement savings, but can’t find a financial adviser because the ones I spoke to want clients to be richer than me. What should I do?

Feb. 18, 2023 at 9:02 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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We’re retired and recently lost $100K from our portfolio. Our adviser said ‘we could lose another $100K in 2023.’ Is that crazy?

Feb. 11, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Don’t make these 5 mistakes with your Social Security

Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:39 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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‘Very important for your cash.’ Here’s what accounts are, and are not, insured by the FDIC

Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:04 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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The 6% CD has arrived. Should you bite?

Mar. 11, 2023 at 5:49 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Fed says interest rates poised to go ‘higher than previously anticipated.’ Here’s a simple way to profit from that

Mar. 11, 2023 at 2:25 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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68% of Americans couldn’t cover their living expenses for even a month if they lost their job, survey finds. The good news? Now is the best time in years to fix that.

Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:03 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Do you know what you’re earning on your savings? If it’s not 4% or more, it may be time to switch to one of these banks

Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:25 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘Banks are still very much in the mode of increasing their payouts.’ Many savings accounts are now paying 4%-4.5%. Here’s where.

Feb. 18, 2023 at 2:59 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘Best in 15 years.’ This investment is now offering a guaranteed return of up to 4.78%. Should you bite?

Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:12 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Thanks to payouts of 4% or more, the humble CD is making a comeback. Should you get one?

Feb. 4, 2023 at 2:27 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘Many of the accounts yielding above 4% require no minimum deposit.’ If you haven’t switched your savings account recently, now may be the time, pros say

Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:34 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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She’s one of the most popular financial TikTok stars in America with 2.2 million followers — and she says this is ‘the most important’ thing to do with your savings

Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:16 p.m. ET

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The 4-figure sign-up bonus has arrived. Here are the 10 highest bank account bonuses right now ($2,500, anyone?)

Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:53 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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The Fed raised interest rates this week. So here’s what you should be earning on your savings account now

Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:01 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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These credit cards offer 0% interest for up to 21 months. Should you get one?

Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:27 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Despite its $395 annual fee, this travel rewards credit card ‘packs a punch’ with one reviewer saying it’s ‘one of the best cards we’ve ever reviewed.’ But is it right for you?

Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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‘Been there, done that.’ Suze Orman admits to making this ‘5-figure’ money mistake — but pros say there’s a very good way to fix it

Feb. 18, 2023 at 6:06 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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What does the senior economist for a roughly $560 million lending platform carry in his wallet? Just one single credit card — and we found out what it was, and why it’s the only one

Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:03 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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This credit card is offering 6% cash back at the grocery store — and it’s not the only one with lucrative grocery cash back offers right now

Feb. 9, 2023 at 8:52 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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I have $20K in credit card debt that costs me $400 a month just in interest. Should I use a personal loan to refinance it?

Feb. 4, 2023 at 2:01 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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Paying interest on your credit card? There’s ‘a lot of competition’ on 0% balance transfer offers right now — and that’s good news for consumers

Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:14 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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9 best balance transfer credit cards right now, some with 0% interest for up to 21 months

Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:09 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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Sleep hot? These $35 sheets are the best cooling bed sheets in America, according to an analysis of 10 different review sites

Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:51 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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This is one of the 5 best mattresses for back pain — and it only costs $699 for a queen right now

Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:55 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Looking for a cozier night’s sleep? This is one of the best weighted blankets in America — and it’s now on sale for just $43

Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:34 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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This mattress has won multiple ‘best mattress’ awards — and it’s now on sale for just $449 for a queen

Feb. 17, 2023 at 11:01 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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24 roses, delivered, for under $50 — and 4 other Valentine’s Day flowers deals you won’t want to miss

Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:20 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Get a beautiful bouquet of 24 long-stem roses shipped in time for Valentine’s Day for under $50

Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:40 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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New Year, better sleep: Here are 4 of the best sleep sales happening now

Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:23 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Sick of Netflix and Hulu? You can get a $169 lifetime subscription to this documentary streaming service. Here’s who might, and might not, like it

Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:54 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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TVs, used cars and 3 other products that are actually cheaper now than a year ago

Feb. 15, 2023 at 1:36 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling

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If you’re a gamer, this new PlayStation bundle deal may be worth a look

Aug. 20, 2022 at 7:36 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Deal of the Day: Amazon is now offering three months — for free — of its premium Audible membership

Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:16 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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3 useful sites — that you may not know about — to buy tickets to concerts, sporting events, shows and more

Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:54 a.m. ET by James Kay

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5 of the best-rated laptops you can buy right now, including a new MacBook for under $1,000

Jul. 23, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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‘We’re definitely seeing TV deals ramp up.’ 8 best TV deals happening now on OLED, LED and more TVs

Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:38 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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I’ve designed recording studios for Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and Aerosmith — and these are the speakers, headphones and soundbars I use in my own home for ‘fantastic’ quality music

Jul. 3, 2022 at 3:24 p.m. ET

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5 best TV deals right now, including $1,100 off a TV with ‘the best picture we’ve ever seen from an OLED TV’

Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:13 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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The best Father’s Day tech deals, including the Amazon Echo, Apple AirPods, GoPro and more

Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:28 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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Inflation is the highest it’s been since 1981. But prices on these 3 popular products have actually fallen significantly this year

Jun. 16, 2022 at 11:03 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson

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The best services for streaming the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals

Jun. 14, 2022 at 10:57 a.m. ET by Maddy Perkins

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