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Saving for college is a state of mind. That’s the (simplified) takeaway from new research on 529 college savings plans. Researchers at the University of Chicago found what they described as a “striking paradox at the heart of America’s college affordability crisis”: Financial constraints do limit what parents can stash away in a 529 account, … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Millions of low-value shipments are sent to the U.S. each day, and until now, packages shipped to consumers valued under $800 have been exempt from … Read more
Hackers gained access to sensitive information on millions of Americans in a data breach targeting TransUnion, one of the nation’s big three credit bureaus. TransUnion confirmed an unauthorized “cyber incident” happened on July 28, affecting over 4.4 million people, according to legal disclosures filed this week with the offices of attorneys general in Maine and … Read more
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad What to know about background checks Nearly one in every three adults have some form of a criminal record according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This highlights why employers and landlords are increasingly relying on background checks to screen candidates. Only … Read more
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad Identity theft is as pervasive as ever: A quick look at the Fraud and ID Theft Maps of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows 841,810 reports of ID theft by the end of September last year, reaching 2021 numbers. And just recently, Americans … Read more
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad What to know about crypto exchanges Crypto exchanges in the US face much stricter regulation than elsewhere because they must comply with SEC, CFTC, FinCEN and sometimes even state-level regulators. Most crypto exchanges run on a maker-taker fee model, meaning you are charged … Read more
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad Mobile and manufactured homes can offer an affordable path to homeownership. But just because they come with lower price tags than traditionally built homes doesn’t mean you won’t need help financing the purchase. As with standard properties, there are many loans that can … Read more
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Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad Note: The sample rates included in the reviews are accurate as of August 29 and are subject to change at any time. What do you do if you want to tap your equity without losing your low rate? You go for a home … Read more
Personal finance is full of myths and misconceptions. No, not all debt is bad. No, buying isn’t necessarily better than renting. And, no, carrying a balance does not help your credit score. One phenomenon is surprisingly real, though: retail therapy. “Shopping when sad can help to alleviate the sadness faster than other methods you might … Read more