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How to Safely Use Payment Apps

Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe.

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Kimberly Palmer

How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path

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Liz Weston, CFP®

What Is the Debt Ceiling?

On July 3, Congress lifted the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, preventing a default.

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Anna Helhoski

What Is the Minimum Wage By State in 2026?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but many states and localities set it higher.

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Anna Helhoski

Sneaky Ways Inflation Affects Your Money in 2023

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Prepare for Your Next Emergency

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How to Complain and Get Results

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Make the Most of New Rules for Charitable Giving

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Meta to Cut 10% of Workforce in Latest AI-Driven Tech Layoffs

In 2026, tech layoffs are surging, with major companies citing AI development as a key driver.

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Anna Helhoski

U.S. Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Well Below Expectations

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% in June.

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Anna Helhoski

How to Take a Career Break

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Will Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit Pay Off?

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Gas Prices Rise Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

Gas prices are ticking up as U.S.-Iran strikes remain volatile along the Strait of Hormuz.

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What Are Your Employee Benefits Really Worth?

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Liz Weston, CFP®

5 Ways to Spend a Billion-Dollar Lottery Jackpot

TL;DR: Don’t do any of these things, at least not without first having a heart-to-heart with a financial advisor.

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Rick VanderKnyff

How Lotteries Work (and How Much You Keep If You Win)

The winner won't see the full amount — at least not all at once. Here's how to play, and what it means if you win.

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Taryn Phaneuf

3 Inflation-Savvy Moves to Make Now

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Spot a Great 401(k)

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Handle Your Medical Bills

Medical bills can quickly become overwhelming, but consumers often have more power than they might think.

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Kimberly Palmer

27% of Americans Saw Credit Scores Actually Go Up Amid Pandemic

A new NerdWallet survey finds that more than a quarter of Americans (27%) report that their credit scores have gone up since the start of the pandemic. An additional 14% report their scores have worsened.

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