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July CPI Report Lowers September Rate-Hike Odds: What to KnowThe July CPI report showed energy prices fell last month, but they remain much higher year over year. Here's what else the data had to say about inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Should You Risk Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?A HELOC or home equity loan could help you escape high credit card interest rates, but turning unsecured debt into debt backed by your home can be risky.
By Paige Cerulli
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5 Financial Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your WealthBuilding long-term wealth isn't about finding the perfect investment. It's about avoiding common financial mistakes and focusing on consistent daily habits.
By Lindsay Martinez, CFP®
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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Your Discover Card Is Moving to Capital One: 5 Things to KnowDiscover card accounts are moving to Capital One. Find out what happens to your card number, cash back rewards, autopay and credit history.
By Choncé Maddox
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Funding a Donor-Advised Fund With Stock: An Easy GuideYou can easily (more easily than you might think!) turn your appreciated stock into a family giving legacy — and bring your family closer at the same time.
By J. Whitfield Wilks, CFP®, JD/MBA
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3 Reasons Fidelity is Kiplinger Readers' Favorite Full-Service BrokerFidelity is a Kiplinger Readers' Choice Award winner four years in a row. Here's why.
By Rachael Green
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Cell Phone Prices Are Rising. Here’s How to Get More Value From the Phone You HaveIf you’re keeping your smartphone longer, protecting it could save you money on repairs and help preserve its value when you’re ready to upgrade.
By Sean Jackson
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Understand Prediction Markets Before They Come For YouAs these platforms expand, they're targeting an older, more affluent audience. But it pays to be wary of the hype.
By Kerri Anne Renzulli
