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7 Things About Race and Money I Learned From Interviewing Black Entrepreneurs

It’s not a wealth gap—it’s a wealth chasm. Here’s what Queen Latifah, Tiffany Aliche, and 10 other Black leaders taught me about systemic racism.

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How to Take Advantage of Savings Bonds Right Now

8 min read

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What Investments You Should Have Before You Turn 30, According to Suze Orman

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A New 401(k) Rule Lets You Withdraw Money Without Penalty. Here’s When to Do It.

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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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The Big Question Every Good Emergency Fund Starts With

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In a Pandemic Economy, Is It Time to Cash in Your Savings Bond?

3 min read

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What Makes a Money Market Account Different From a Savings or Checking Account?

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Pro Tip

See how you could make your money grow (with almost no effort) in a high-yield savings account.

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Managing Debt

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3 Times a Personal Loan Might Make Sense, and 3 Times It Definitely Doesn’t

6 min read

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Can You Get a Personal Loan With Bad Credit or No Credit, or If You’re Unemployed?

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Why Credit Repair Companies Aren’t Worth the Cost

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Pro Tip

Looking for a personal loan to help you get back on your feet? Compare rates from multiple lenders before you commit.

Building Credit

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What a ‘Good’ Credit Score Really Means, and How You Can Get One

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Why the Difference Between Your Credit Report and Your Credit Score Matters

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

4 min read

Pro Tip

A credit repair company may seem like an easy fix, but it’s often not worth the cost.

The Cost of Home

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10 Housing Markets You Might Suddenly Want to Consider

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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

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Pro Tip

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