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Should you use a personal loan to invest and build wealth?

Key takeaways Personal loans are generally free of spending restrictions, so you can potentially use the funds to invest. However,…

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How to replace a lost or stolen credit card

AndreyPopov/Getty images  Key takeaways If your credit card has been lost or stolen, don't panic — there are steps you…

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Here’s how to use an extra paycheck this month

For workers who are used to receiving their paycheck every other week, the calendar is aligned in March to give…

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This Week In Credit Card News: An AI-Powered Shopping Assistant; Will Issuers Keep Raising Rates In 2024?

Credit Card Issuers Aren’t Done Raising Rates, Despite Fed Pause Americans with credit card debt won’t see relief even after…

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California Is Becoming The North Korea Of Taxation—And Things Are Only Going To Get Worse

California is just about the most overtaxed state in the nation. But too much is never enough for its politicians.…

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A Primer On Creditor Exemptions

The entry of a judgment means the beginning of post-judgment enforcement proceedings by the creditor against the debtor and, more…

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I’m 62 With $1 Million in a 401(k). Should I Convert $100,000 Per Year to a Roth IRA to Avoid RMDs?

Retirees with significant assets often have to plan around required minimum distributions (RMDs). If you already have sufficient income and don’t…

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Do I Have to Worry About the Gift Tax If I Give My Son $75,000 Toward a Down Payment?

Unless you have given away more than $13 million in your lifetime, a $75,000 gift will not trigger the federal…

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How to improve your credit score with a personal loan

Key takeaways Personal loans can boost your credit score by adding to your credit mix and reporting a positive payment…

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How to get cash from a credit card at the ATM

Most of us know how to use our credit card to make purchases, but not everybody knows how to get…

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