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Does Your Car Insurer Need to Know All Your Kids? Michigan Cases Raise Question
Who you list on your policy matters more than most drivers realize, especially when it comes to who lives in your home.
By Paige Cerulli
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7 Signs You’re Secretly Getting Rich (and Don’t Even Know It)
From reduced financial stress to smart investing, here’s how to spot the subtle signs that your wealth is growing.
By Paige Cerulli
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3 Things Dave Ramsey Says to Stop Buying — and 2 That Are Worth It
Debt-free living starts with smart choices. Here's what Ramsey says to avoid and where your money is well spent.
By Paige Cerulli
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What Bilt Cardholders Need to Know as Wells Fargo Exits the Program
A major shake-up in the Bilt Rewards program could affect your credit card, rent rewards and points strategy in 2026.
By Choncé Maddox
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Are the Banks Open on Martin Luther King Day?
MLK Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if the banks are open on Monday, January 19.
By Karee Venema
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How to Retire at 50 or 55
Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Is Direct Primary Care Right for Your Health Needs?
With the direct primary care model, you pay a membership fee for more personalized medical services.
By Ella Vincent
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Smart Ways to Share a Credit Card
Adding an authorized user has its benefits, but make sure you set the ground rules.
By Ella Vincent
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Consider These 4 Tweaks to Your 2026 Financial Plan
There's never a bad time to make or review a financial plan. But recent changes to the financial landscape might make it especially important to do so now.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
