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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- 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
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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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Four Surprising Signs You’ll Never Retire (and How to Fix Them)Gearing up to retire? If any of these four signs ring true, you may want to make some changes before you do.
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Stocks Rise After Trump-Powell Fed Tour: Stock Market TodayNvidia hit a new all-time high intraday, but another renowned semiconductor name and some less iconic stocks were bigger movers Friday.
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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 KnowHealthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2025Roth IRAs Roth IRA contribution limits have gone up. Here's what you need to know.
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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.
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Five Ways to a Cheap Last-Minute VacationTravel It is possible to pull off a cheap last-minute vacation. Here are some tips to make it happen.
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?insurance When assessing how much life insurance you need, take a systematic approach instead of relying on rules of thumb.
