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Bidding Wars, Lack of Houses and Desperate Buyers: How to Navigate Buying a Home This Spring
Competition is tough for the limited supply of homes on the market. Here’s how to make sure you are positioned to buy a home without busting your budget.
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5 Financial Literacy Lessons That Will Lead to Better Investing Success
Financial literacy can be key to wealth and success. We spoke with the market and finance leaders including Mohamed El-Erian about what it means to them.
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Suze Orman: The Market ‘Reminds Me of 2000,' and You Need to Be Ready for a Correction. Here's How You Should Prepare
A market correction can be a good thing for long-term investors, according to financial expert Suze Orman. Here’s how to prepare for the worst.
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The Paycheck Protection Program Has a Problem. It Will Likely Run Out of Money Before May 31 Deadline
The Paycheck Protection Program was recently extended to May 31. It will probably run out of money before then.
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Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Mortgage Servicers That Don't Assist Struggling Homeowners
The CFPB expects mortgage servicers to offer homeowners options before foreclosing on them. Here’s what it means for you.
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Mistakes on Your Tax Withholding Can Turn Your Refund Into a Costly Bill. Here's What You Need to Know
Your employer most likely sends a part of your paycheck to the IRS. Here’s what you need to know about tax withholding and your W-4 form.
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While Financial Literacy Lessons Can Be Learned, Some Money Habits May Be in Your Genes
While a formal financial education is important, experts say some habits may be genetic and people need tools to help them manage their money.
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Taxpayers Are Leaving $1.3 Billion in Tax Refunds on the Table. Time Is Running Out to Claim Them
More than 1.3 million Americans are owed a tax refund from the IRS for 2017. They’ll have to file a return quickly if they want the money.
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What Do You Know About Stimulus, the Stock Market and Financial Literacy? Quiz
April is Financial Literacy Month and there’s never been a better time to be informed about money matters like the stock market and stimulus payments.
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Dealing With Tax Debt? Here Are Some Tips to Set Things Right With the IRS
You may feel overwhelmed about the large tax debt you owe to the government, but the worst thing to do is ignore it. Here’s how to get tax debt paid off.
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Biden Asks Education Secretary to See If He Can Legally Cancel Student Debt
President Biden has asked Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to prepare a memo on the president’s legal authority to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt.
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These Costly Mistakes Can Erase Money That Millennials and Gen Zers Make in the Stock Market
Young people need to take a few precautions before pouring money into stocks, according to financial influencer Haley Sacks, also known as Mrs. Dow Jones.
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Op-Ed: Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on What His Grandparents Taught Him About Investing
A childhood bank account and three shares of a stock held for 40 years are examples why Jay Clayton says grandparents are key to teaching financial literacy.
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One-Third of Americans Don't Know Whether They'll Get a Tax Refund Or Owe the IRS This Year
The pandemic added extra complexity to this year’s tax season. Many Americans are now unsure whether they’ll get a refund or will owe the IRS money.
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Americans Have Until May 17 to Contribute to Their 2020 IRAs Or Health Savings Accounts
The IRS has extended the deadline to contribute to IRAs and HSAs to May 17, in line with the due date for federal individual tax returns.
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FTC Shuts Down Savings App Beam Under Tentative Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission says it has shut down high-yield savings app Beam after a CNBC investigation showed many people were unable to get their money out.
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When Covid Shutdown Department Stores, This Woman Invested in Inventory and Changed Her Business Strategy. Now Business Is Booming
Harlem Candle Co. sells in Bloomingdale’s and gift shops across the country. When Covid closed stores, founder Teri Johnson decided on a new strategy.
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Rents Have Dropped in Many U.S. Cities Amid the Pandemic. Here's Why Mine Won't Go Back Up
Rents in many cities could fly back up when the pandemic peters out. That is unless they’re one of the growing units covered by rent regulated laws.
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Why Some Student Loan Borrowers Could Face a Higher Tax Bill This Year
Most student loan borrowers haven’t made a payment on their debt in over a year. As a result, they’ll miss out on this tax break.
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Quick Tips to Help College Students Start Saving Money
College senior Amanda Mier is tackling her first budget and opening her first savings account! Here are her tips. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series.