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10 Money Experts You Should Be Following Right Now

These pros talk all things personal finance—and they’re not afraid to get personal.

8 min read

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8 Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make, According to Chris Hogan

10 min read

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One in Five Credit Reports Has a Mistake on It. Here’s How to Check and Fix Yours for Free.

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10 Housing Markets You Might Suddenly Want to Consider

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By the Numbers

Feeling Anxious

The pandemic has inflicted a wave of financial anxiety, according to our new survey. “These people are stuck between a rock and a hard place,” says money coach Danetha Doe.

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51%

of Americans feel anxious about their finances right now

37%

of Americans say debt is their top cause for financial anxiety

Saving Money

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Meet the Duo Behind Finance Snacks, Our Favorite Money Instagram Account

8 min read

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5 Smart Ways to Grow Your Emergency Fund in 2020

5 min read

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I Can Live on $581 a Month. What’s Your Survival Number?

5 min read

Pro Tip

An emergency fund is the key to financial security. Here’s how to protect your money.

Managing Debt

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Everything You Should Know Before Getting a Personal Loan

4 min read

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Why Credit Repair Companies Aren’t Worth the Cost

7 min read

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Avalanche, Snowball, or Landslide — Which Credit Card Payoff Strategy Works Best?

3 min read

Pro Tip

Debt consolidation can help lower the interest rate on your debt—and it doesn’t have to involve taking out a loan.

Building Credit

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Your Credit Report Shouldn’t Be a Mystery. Here’s What Goes Into It.

4 min read

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The Complete Guide to Building Credit

5 min read

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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Pandemic

6 min read

Pro Tip

Warning: Stay away from credit repair companies! In almost every case, you can do the same thing on your own for free.

The Cost of Home

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10 Housing Markets You Might Suddenly Want to Consider

10 min read

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8 Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make, According to Chris Hogan

10 min read

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We Bought a House During the Pandemic, and It Got Weird

10 min read

Pro Tip

Buying your first home is tough—especially during a pandemic—but we’ve got some tips to make it easier.