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5 things to know about State Farm auto and home insurance Insurance May 31st, 2019
State Farm is a major home and auto insurer with big name recognition, heavy advertising and catchy jingles. But can…
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5 Things to Know About Investing With Vanguard Investing & Retirement May 30th, 2019
When it comes to investing, money expert Clark Howard favors investment companies that hold costs down for their customers and…
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What is Rakuten? Big changes coming to your Ebates account Shopping & Retail May 22nd, 2019
If you're a member of the cash back and shopping rewards website Ebates, you're going to notice a new name…
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7 Things to Know About Investing With Fidelity Investments Investing & Retirement May 9th, 2019
Do you invest with Fidelity Investments or are you thinking about investing with them? This popular online discount brokerage is…
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4 basic money questions most college grads can’t answer — can you? Money & Credit May 7th, 2019
College graduates are supposed to emerge from school armed with the knowledge to take on the world, and with the…
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Uber IPO: Is it a good idea to invest in IPOs? Money & Credit May 7th, 2019
Uber is getting ready to make its initial public offering (IPO). That means shares of the ride-hailing company will be…
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How to sell your house by owner Homes & Real Estate May 2nd, 2019
Spring home selling season is here and you may be wondering about how to sell your house by owner. Truth…
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance and Do You Need It?
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance and Do You Need It? Insurance May 1st, 2019
Long-term care insurance is an important part of financial planning that's too often overlooked as you're getting ready for the…
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Ask Clark: What should I do if I come into a lump sum of money? Money & Credit May 1st, 2019
It's the kind of problem everybody wants to have: You inherit a lump sum of money, hit the lottery, or…
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Job alert: 10 companies hiring like crazy in May Jobs May 1st, 2019
Spring hiring is in full swing! This month, there are great job opportunities in tech, education, health and more. Enterprise,…
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Warning: Don’t fall for this new Social Security phone scam Scams & Rip-Offs April 29th, 2019
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a warning about a new scam that you're going to want to hear! This…
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10 U.S. metro areas where home ownership is most affordable Homes & Real Estate April 28th, 2019
Home ownership rates are on the rise in our country, but low salaries can still be an impediment when you…
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Free one-day shipping is coming to Amazon Prime soon Shopping & Retail April 26th, 2019
Amazon is making a huge change to its Prime offering: Get ready for free one-day shipping as the new standard…
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America’s most trusted brands in 2019 Shopping & Retail April 25th, 2019
When it comes to brands that you trust, what or who comes to mind? That's the question researchers asked more…
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Ground beef recall alert: 100,000 pounds tainted with E. coli Recalls April 25th, 2019
A Georgia-based beef company is recalling 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli…
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Why you should keep paying off your student loan debt Education April 23rd, 2019
One presidential hopeful wants to do student loan forgiveness in a big, bold way — but does that mean you…
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Ask Clark: Is it still a bad idea to buy annuities? Investing & Retirement April 22nd, 2019
Insurance companies and other financial institutions love to sell annuities to deal with one of the biggest fears in many…
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How much does it cost to sell your house? Homes & Real Estate April 19th, 2019
Spring is upon us and that means home selling season is here! But before you list your home on the…
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Should you buy your Disney tickets at Costco? Travel April 19th, 2019
If you're a Costco member, you already get all kinds of great ticket deals for movies, local attractions and more.…
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7 Summer Job Ideas for Teachers Jobs April 19th, 2019
While we all know it's vitally important, teaching isn't really one of the highest paying professions. So it's no surprise…
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How to Maximize Your Retirement Savings in 2019 Investing & Retirement April 18th, 2019
When you're looking to save money for retirement, it's helpful to know how much cash you're allowed to stash in…
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Use your gift cards from the holidays now Shopping & Retail April 18th, 2019
Gift cards are enormously popular gifts during the holidays, at graduations, for birthdays and in the case of many other…
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Chick-fil-A, Trader Joe’s lead list of companies who make customers happiest Shopping & Retail March 19th, 2019
When it comes to getting the best customer service, just about every company out there makes the claim that they're…
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The #1 thing you need to know about COBRA insurance if you leave your job Insurance March 18th, 2019
You may know that when you leave or lose a job, you have the option to purchase health insurance under…
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Are you leaving unclaimed tax money on the table? Taxes March 15th, 2019
Are you one of the 1.2 million taxpayers leaving an average refund almost $900 on the table from a prior…
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How to know if you qualify for student loan forgiveness Education March 14th, 2019
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is pitched as a lifeline for students who emerge with student loan debt from…
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This Fund Wants To Pay YOU To Invest in It — But There’s a Huge Catch Money & Credit March 13th, 2019
The race to lower costs in the investing world has officially hit a new low (or high, depending on how…
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Is Dollar Tree abandoning its $1.00 pricing? Shopping & Retail March 13th, 2019
Dollar Tree is going through a lot of changes at the moment. The upheaval includes closing down hundreds of stores…
Why a bigger 529 plan isn’t necessarily better
Why a bigger 529 plan isn’t necessarily better Education March 12th, 2019
It might be tempting to think bigger is better when it comes to saving for a child's future education expenses,…
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How to file back taxes Money & Credit March 11th, 2019
If you didn't file you taxes last year (or any year before that) and you're trying to figure out how…