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7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Tax Breaks Nearly 60% of taxpayers expect a refund this year, and many will receive a larger amount.

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  Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights

  Coronavirus and Your Money There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.

  By Rivan V. Stinson

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  6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check

  Coronavirus and Your Money If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.

  By Sandra Block

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  Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?

  Smart Buying Social Security has funding problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has made worse. What are the prospects for the next Congress and administration doing something about it?

  By David Muhlbaum

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  Which Debt Is ‘Good Debt’ and Which Is ‘Bad Debt’?

  debt management Not all debts are created equal. Some help you get ahead. Others should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to tell the difference and how to handle your own debt situation.

  By Deborah L. Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP®

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  Smart Strategies to Tackle Your Debt

  Coronavirus and Your Money Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.

  By Daniel Bortz

  Coronavirus and Your Money
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  Give Your Budget Some Love

  Budgeting Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.

  By Lisa Gerstner

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  Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity

  Budgeting A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.

  By Patricia Mertz Esswein

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  How to Play Defense on Your Debt – Even in an Economic Downturn

  debt management For anyone with debt to their name, right now could be a great time to take advantage of unique opportunities to either refinance, pay off or even drag out their payments. Which strategy is right for you?

  By Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP®

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  Millennials Face Their Second Recession

  Making Your Money Last Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.

  By Rivan V. Stinson

  Making Your Money Last