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Waiting for your time to jump into the housing market? Find out why now is the time -- before the market catches fire again due to interest rate cuts.

A rate cut will definitely impact record CD rates, but won't knock them out of the game. Here's a look at what to expect.

Only 12% of Americans think about quality when deciding where to buy gas. Here's why opting for stations with Top Tier gas can improve your car's performance.

Retirees will need hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay for medical expenses. Find out how a health savings account could help you reach your target.

Looking to open a CD in September? Read on to see why you may want to think long term.

Summer can be a slow time for your business. Check out these potential traps and see how to manage them effectively to keep your business thriving.

Business-class airfare isn't cheap. See if flying at the front of the plane is always worth the cost or if there are times when economy is a better choice.

Switching banks is a lot more fun when it earns you money. Find out which three checking accounts will pay you $300 to switch.

The average 401(k) balance is higher for top earners. But what exactly is the average amount in 401(k) accounts at different income levels? Find out here.

Grocery prices have gone through the roof since the early days of the pandemic. Check out these tips that can help you save big on the groceries you need.

A pet insurance policy can help make caring for a pet more affordable. Find out why you may want to invest in pet insurance when you adopt your next one.

Perfect credit is important for gaining access to the best credit cards, but it's not the only factor. Here's why you could still get denied.

Saving for retirement doesn't have to be complicated and glamorous to be effective. Learn why one writer picked a robo-advisor for her first IRA.

Ideally, you'll start saving at a much younger age for retirement -- but it's better to start late than never to get started at all. Learn more here.

I decided to lock in a high rate on a 5-year CD instead of leaving all my cash in savings. Find out how much more I stand to earn in interest by doing so.

Discover high-paying remote roles across various industries. Here's how you can use your skills to upgrade your career.

The Federal Reserve may drop interest rates soon. Find out why buying now might be a good idea for some investors.

You don't need to spend a fortune at Costco to bring home quality products. Read on for one writer's favorite cheap Costco picks.

Costco has so many deals, it's easy to overlook some of them. Discover this week's best Costco deals on brands like Banana Republic, Le Labo, and Apple.

Interest rate cuts are finally near. Read on to see what financial move it pays to make as soon as possible.

Costco Tires is a go-to tire shop for a lot of people, and for good reason, but it's not for me. Find out why I won't be buying my next tires there.

Summer holiday weekends can be high-risk times for car insurance. See which days are especially dangerous, and how to get cheaper car insurance.

Do you know the difference between bull and bear markets? See how to buy stocks during volatility -- and why long-term returns could be better than you think.

Debit cards are a great way to help you avoid debt. However, here's where you might want to think twice before using one.

Long-awaited interest rate cuts could be coming in September 2024. See why the Fed is likely to cut rates -- and if you should open a CD.