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When most people talk credit scores, they’re talking about your General FICO score—the one lenders are most likely…

There’s no penalty for filing your taxes late if the IRS owes you money. But if you owe them money, things can get…

Some credit cards come with fees, especially if they offer a sweet rewards program. If your card has an annual fee,…

Our pets may be domesticated, but sometimes we’re reminded that they’re descended from wild animals. Like when their…

Did you know a cactus could droop? I didn’t until I killed one. Some plants are hardier than others, but if you’re…

Dogs are the best people, so it’s only natural to want to smother them with affection when you greet them for the…

Maybe you started your first job or maybe you gave up the freelance life for full-time employment. Whatever your…

The true cost of owning a car goes well beyond the sticker price, beyond fixed costs like annual registration fees…

You’re out of debt, and you’ve start funneling your money toward your next big financial goal: buying a house.

You’d have to be a very practical person to schedule your wedding around taxes, but most people do think about the…

Free trial periods are a handy way to test out whether you really want to pay for a streaming service—or to simply…

So you’ve started a new job and the company offers stock options as part of its benefits package. Maybe you have no…

If you order from Amazon a lot—or if you take full advantage of Prime video and Amazon Music benefits—Amazon Prime’s…

At one of my first “real” jobs, I was on a project with a group of workers who were notoriously manipulative. I…

Let’s face it: Money management is hard, and most of us aren’t as good at it as we could (or should) be. From taxes…

Our pets want a comfy bed, good food, and a solid routine. But nope, they’re at the whim of our major life…

You spend hours trying on clothes, you spend hundreds (maybe more!) buying those clothes, then you open your closet…

If you’re someone who believes that spicy food is the best food, we don’t have to convince you of its wonders. But…

You probably have money invested in a 401(k) or IRA, but maybe you have no idea how to actually read your investment…

Buying a home is a huge endeavor. The paperwork, deadlines, and research can all be a little stressful. Couple it…