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What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Closed
Making Your Money Last If your credit card is closed, here's why that might have happened and what to do next.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Seven Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work
Sure, money is a big reason to come out of retirement, but it's not the only reason retirees are doing it.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in September?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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US Increasing ESTA Fee to Nearly Double Starting in September
New fee structure hikes ESTA from $21 to $40, adding a new layer to visitor costs under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
By Choncé Maddox
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed likely to cut rates at its September meeting, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
By Donna LeValley
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The Real Cost of Streaming Live Sports in 2025
Streaming your favorite team keeps getting more expensive. Here’s the true cost of sports — and how to save.
By Sean Jackson
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It Could Soon Be Harder to Get a Refund on a Flight Gone Wrong
The Department of Transportation's deregulation efforts are taking aim at your rights to compensation for delays, canceled flights, lost baggage and more.
By Rachael Green
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Beyond Banking: How Credit Unions Serve Their Communities
Credit unions differentiate themselves from traditional banks by operating as member-owned financial cooperatives focused on community support and service rather than shareholder profit.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA
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How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions
insurance Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.
By Kimberly Lankford
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