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Here are 3 places to earn 4% on your money starting this June
Want to boost your savings with a high-rate account right now? Here are three ways you can do that this month.
3 homebuying advantages to consider this June
Mortgage interest rates may not be ideal, but there are still advantages to buying a home this June. Here are three.
$70,000 CD vs. $70,000 high-yield savings account vs. $70,000 money market account: Which will earn more now?
Interest returns with all three account types will be similar, but they won't be identical. Here's what to know now.
Does receiving Social Security benefits make you judgment-proof?
Federal law shields your benefits from most creditors, but being judgment-proof has real limits worth knowing.
What happens after a creditor wins a garnishment judgment?
A garnishment judgment is only the start. You should know what creditors can do next — and what you can do, too.
Federal student loan changes go into effect July 1. Here are 4 questions borrowers need to ask now.
A wave of federal student loan changes lands next month, and asking the right questions now could save you money.
What borrowers need to consider before the July federal student loan changes
Borrowers have a short window to prepare for numerous upcoming student loan changes. Here's where to start.
Social Security could be cut by $500 monthly in 2032, a new report claims. Here's how to boost your savings before that happens.
Social Security could reportedly be cut by $500 per month in 2032. Here's how to increase your savings before then.
Can Social Security back pay be garnished or frozen over unpaid debt?
Social Security back pay comes with special protections, but unpaid debt can still create risks in some situations.
3 ways retirees can improve their finances right now
Even in today's unpredictable economic climate, retirees still have multiple ways to improve their finances.
How much interest can a 1-year CD earn if opened this June?
Interest earnings on a 1-year CD account remain competitive. Here's what savers need to know before getting started.
Here's what your employer can (and can't) do when your wages are garnished
If your wages are garnished, your employer plays a role — but how involved can they actually be in the process?
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for summer 2026? Here's what some experts predict.
Before you start comparing your mortgage loan options, make sure you know where interest rates could head next.
Here's where retirees should keep $20,000 right now (and where they shouldn't)
Not every savings account is suitable for retirees looking to protect $20,000 now. Here are two that are worth it.