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How You Can Debt as a Tool to Improve Your FinancesEliminating high-interest balances and strategically using lower-rate loans can help you use debt as a tool to help make you more money in the future.
By George Pikounis, CEP®, CFP®
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Why You Should Avoid Prediction MarketsYou could be going up against traders who have access to AI (and possibly inside information) that makes your chances of winning slim.
By Stephen P. Harbeck
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in 5 StepsLearn how to choose a mortgage lender, compare interest rates and fees, evaluate preapprovals and find the right home loan for your budget.
By Dori Zinn
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Costs and BenefitsThinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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15 Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Before the First Snowhome Don't wait for the first snowfall. These simple home maintenance tasks can help you avoid costly winter repairs and protect your wallet.
By Donna LeValley
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Are Banks Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day?Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 12.
By Karee Venema
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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Walmart Deals Go Head-to-Head with AmazonWalmart Deals runs October 5 through 11, giving shoppers five extra days of discounts compared to Amazon Prime Day.
By Sean Jackson
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building SpikeEconomic Outlooks Aggressive builder discounting and rate buydowns drive a surge in new-home sales.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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