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It might seem like everyone under the sun gets approved for a mortgage, but don't be fooled — home loans are no joke. Make these money moves before applying.
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
You did something right on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile and landed the interview. Don't blow it know by making a bad first impression.
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do With Leftover Halloween Candy?
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Turn Your Backyard Into a Wildlife Refuge for Under $40
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Ask the Readers: What Are You Most Thankful For?
Tell us what you're most thankful for and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Private Student Loan
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