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Always read the fine print: Take these precautions before signing up for a store credit card

With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card.

California mom tests limits of Costco's return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on: ‘Do you feel good about it?'

The shameless shopper follows in the footsteps of a man who attempted to return a five-year-old mattress – and another customer who went viral after trying to return a couch...

Team Biden is shocked, shocked at massive migrant fraud — but still wants to wave them in

Team Biden has halted a program that flies migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela into the United States after the Department of Homeland Security uncovered massive fraud.

Gen Z is suffering from 'money dysmorphia' — they may not be as poor as they think they are

They may have rizz but they can't handle their biz.

Parents say high grocery bills are causing ‘drastic readjustments’ at home

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, grocery prices have risen 25% since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. However, the cost of groceries dropped in April, the first decrease in...

How to boost your credit score if you're a first-time homebuyer

It’s simple: The better your credit history, the higher your score—and the better your opportunities for a home loan.

How much you need to have in your savings to feel financially prepared: poll

“The survey also found that the average American starts to feel stressed about their money just seven days after receiving their paycheck,” said Madhu Muthukumar, Chief Product Officer at Chime.

Social Security payments could see steep cuts starting in 2033

Trustees for Social Security and Medicare released a report examining the health of the key trust funds, which found that they are on pace to be depleted in roughly a...

The simple hack to avoid credit card surcharges at cafes

If you feel like you're increasingly being slapped with card surcharges - you're not imagining it. Here's how to easily avoid extra charges to your card.

There's a stealth money-saving hack for every zodiac sign

The key to financial stability lies in understanding your spending habits, nonnegotiable expenses and long-term goals — all qualifiers found in the archetypes of the zodiac.

Which generation tips the best — Gen Z or boomers? The results of this survey may surprise you

Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping — and the resentment only grows with age.

Being single is too expensive and stressful— but these women would STILL rather be alone

"Women are no longer solely focused on getting married and starting families, but instead focused on building their careers and prioritizing debt repayment," Courtney Alev, consumer financial advocate at Intuit...

Do you have an adjustable-rate mortgage? The clock is ticking, here's what you need to do right now

Today’s high interest rates have created a ticking time bomb for the many homebuyers who took out an adjustable-rate mortgage near the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Want to buy a new home but keep your low-interest rate? Try this simple mortgage hack

Enter “mortgage porting,” the practice of transferring the terms of your existing mortgage over to a new property. But how exactly does it work, and what will you need to qualify?

5 reasons why people avoid online banks (and why they shouldn’t)

Online banks often offer higher interest rates, better security, and more convenience than traditional banks, making them a smart choice for savers.