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When it comes to investing for retirement, money expert Clark Howard often recommends stashing your money in a target date…
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Do you make online payments with your PayPal account? You may be agreeing to recurring charges from your account without…
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"Mo Money Mo Problems" is a 1997 song by The Notorious B.I.G. The chorus includes this line: "It's like the…
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Keeping each and every document associated with your mortgage, taxes and more can lead to a paperwork overload. In this…
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A selfie of Clark Howard that was uploaded to our Facebook page has led to confusion among his loyal viewers,…
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Are you ready to see an increase in your Social Security check? The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a…
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Gold is one of the most popular investments in the world. In fact, according to the data-driven visual content site…
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As a Credit Karma member, I frequently check in to see how my credit is doing and make sure there's…
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When it comes to payment apps, Zelle is one of the most popular ones out there. While the money-transfer app…
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Outside of the biggest names such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard, Fisher Investments is one of the most recognizable…
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Money expert Clark Howard loves target date retirement funds. Inside of a retirement account, they offer portfolio diversity, risk management…
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Money expert Clark Howard hates most annuities. He even calls "annuity" a "curse word" on his podcast. However, there are…
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Money expert Clark Howard often gives investing advice based on behavioral economics. Imagine that a doctor prescribes the perfect medicine…
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Considering that as little as 1% of the U.S. population uses a financial advisor, there’s understandably some mystery about what…
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Of the many cards in your wallet, one from a popular cell phone company wouldn’t normally make the cut —…
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If you're reading a Betterment review, you probably already know something about robo-advisors. But how do they work, and what…
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You may have heard of freezing your credit, but have you ever heard of freezing your credit card? If you're…
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Finding somewhere to retire can be difficult when you’re looking for a city that has nice weather, adequate amenities and…
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As I hope you'll understand after reading this Wealthfront review, if you want to outsource your investing but don't want…
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It’s well known that saving for retirement is one of the most vital things you can do for your financial…
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If you want to learn how to find a financial advisor you can trust, you've come to the right place.…
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If you're funding your retirement through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you'll want to know the IRA withdrawal rules to…
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About 75% of U.S. adults over age 50 are concerned about Social Security running out of money in their lifetimes.…
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A credit freeze is the #1 way to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. There are different ways you…
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Are you planning to apply for a new credit card soon? Most people likely are picking their new plastic based…
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Are you still paying ATM fees? If so, then you’re literally wasting money by giving it to a bank or…
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Long-time followers of money expert Clark Howard know that he is not a fan of reverse mortgages. What Is a…
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There are summer jobs that pay decent hourly wages to students. And then there are jobs you work while you're…
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It seems like pretty much everything comes with fees these days. Some of those fees we know about, and some…
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Many people spend their working years trying to save enough money for retirement. But how can you predict what your…