Some financial decisions are easy. You know, for example, that you should pay your mortgage instead of blowing the money on an impulse trip to Cancun.
But some financial questions are a tougher call. For example, should you buy a house with no money down? What's the best way to save for college and retirement? What will it take to manage your debt wisely or maintain a good credit rating?
You've got questions. We've got answers. From August 14 through 25, we tackled 25 of those nagging questions that keep you up at night. Check out our cheat sheet below for the answer to your most troubling money questions.
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August 25
August 24
August 23
- How Can I Get a Better Credit Score?
- There's a Mistake in My Credit Report. How Do I Fix It?
- What if My Identity is Stolen?
August 22
August 21
- What Can a Middle-Class Family Do to Get Ahead?
- Do I Need a College Savings Account for Each Child?
- Will My Savings Run Out in Retirement?
August 18
August 17
August 16
August 15
- Should I Take a 0% Credit Card Offer?
- Should I Pay off Debt or Save?
- Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
August 14
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Don't Overpay the IRS: 6 Tax Mistakes That Could Be Raising Your BillTax Tips Is your income tax bill bigger than expected? Here's how you should prepare for next year.
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Flashback Finance: The Cost of Retiring the Year You Were BornJust like groceries, gas and home prices, the cost of retiring is subject to inflation. Here is a look at what it cost to retire in the year you were born.
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How One Hospital Visit Overseas Could Wreck Your FinancesProper planning can give you peace of mind and protection, regardless of what happens on your trips.
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9 Types of Insurance You Probably Don't NeedFinancial Planning If you're paying for these types of insurance, you may be wasting your money. Here's what you need to know.
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Money for Your Kids? Three Ways Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts Your Child's FinancesTax Tips The Trump tax bill could help your child with future education and homebuying costs. Here’s how.
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Key 2025 Tax Changes for Parents in Trump's MegabillTax Changes Are you a parent? The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (OBBB) impacts several key tax incentives that can affect your family this year and beyond.
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Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online BargainsFeature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
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What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should KnowMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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QCD Limit, Rules and How to Lower Your 2026 Taxable IncomeTax Breaks A QCD can reduce your tax bill in retirement while meeting charitable giving goals. Here’s how.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2026Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to save for retirement with after-tax dollars while you're working, and then withdraw those contributions and earnings tax-free when you retire. Here's a look at 2026 limits and income-based phaseouts.
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Four Tips for Renting Out Your Home on Airbnbreal estate Here's what you should know before listing your home on Airbnb.
