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How To Prevent Identity Theft: 12 Ways To Protect Your Identity

Identity theft is a real problem. The best way to deal with identity theft is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Take … Read more

What is identity theft? A hooded hacker attempts to unlock a cellphone in this artistic representation of identity theft.

What is Identity Theft? Everything You Need To Know About the Nefarious Cyber Crime

Over a third of all Americans will encounter some type of identity theft in their lives. Despite our best efforts to protect ourselves, nefarious players … Read more

What to do if your identity is stolen. A woman sits on the couch, holding a credit card and gasping at the computer. She's a victim of identity theft.

What To Do If Your Identity is Stolen: 11 Actions for When You’re a Victim of Identity Theft

Would you know what to do if your identity is stolen? Over a third of all Americans will encounter identity theft, so if you haven’t … Read more

A real estate agent shows a couple the financials of buying a house on a tablet outside the property.

I Impulse-Bought a House and Have Zero Regrets

People buy tons of junk on impulse. A candy bar, a cute sweater they saw while shopping, and a random book that looked good. Not … Read more

A couple stands happily in front of a car, holding the keys as if they just bought it.

Inflation’s Latest Victim: The Beloved Beater

In the not-too-distant past, high school seniors nationwide beamed proudly at their newest $500 acquisition. The beater, the used car that’s seen many better days … Read more

A hand holding up a copy of Personal Finance for Dummies in a bookstore, one of the best personal finance books on our list.

12 Best Personal Finance Books for Every Stage of Your Journey

With thousands of personal finance books on the shelf, how do you decide which ones are worth reading? Do you need a book on investing, … Read more

Image representing an adverse possession dispute. A miniature house stands in the center of a tiny seesaw. Tiny wooden figures representing the home owner and squatter sit at either end, while a person holds a magnifying glass up to the model to examine it.

Squat To Own: How Adverse Possession Laws Really Work

Think home ownership is out of reach? Think again! Squatting lets you take control of a house through adverse possession laws: no money down! But … Read more

A happy couple sitting on the couch reviewing financial statements to represent money conversations.

15 Money Conversations to Have Throughout Your Relationship for a Successful Partnership

How often do you talk money with your partner? If that question has you nervously side-eyeing your SO, who’s sitting right next to you but … Read more

A rear view of a family standing outside their home to represent why you need a home warranty.

How a Home Warranty Protects Your Most Crucial Asset

Buying a house is one of the most stressful events of our lives. It’s the most expensive item we will ever buy, and so much … Read more

Papers with the words "loan agreement" on a desk next to glasses and a calculator to represent alternatives to personal loans.

The 5 Best Alternatives to Personal Loans – Skip the Bank and Check These Out Instead

With the rise in fintech companies and online financial institutions, consumers no longer need to rely on traditional banks for financial services like loans. Many … Read more