Personal Finance

Average Credit Score Drops for First Time in 10 Years

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Jessica Roberts

The average credit score has fallen for the first time since 2013, according to FICO, the data analytics firm whose credit scoring ...

Under-the-radar Supreme Court case could wreak havoc.

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Jessica Roberts

This is part of Opening Arguments, Slate’s coverage of the start of the latest Supreme Court term. We’re working to change the way the media ...

U.S. cities where renters’ incomes go the furthest

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Jessica Roberts

“I just love this area so much,” Lucas tells CNBC Make It. “Surprise is one of those cities that’s growing — new ...

This practice can drastically reduce your risk of getting dementia

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Rachel Carter

I don’t want to get dementia. I really, really, really don’t want to get dementia. Almost any other way of dying would ...

Dave Ramsey Tells 29-Year-Old With $1 Million In Debt He’s Going To Destroy Her Life As She Knows It – ‘Your Friends Are Going To Think You’ve Lost Your Mind And Your Mother Is Going To Think You Need Counseling’

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Jessica Roberts

Dave Ramsey, the personal finance expert, provided guidance to a 29-year-old caller from Washington D.C. facing nearly $1 million in debt. In ...

10 best high-yield savings account rates of February 2024 (two banks pay 6.17%)

Business
Jessica Roberts

How much are you earning with your savings account? If it’s below 5%, experts say it may be time for a change. ...

Mark Zuckerberg could pay millions in taxes to the IRS on Meta dividends

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Jessica Roberts

Mark Zuckerberg delighted Meta shareholders and Wall Street this week with news of the social media giant’s first-ever dividend. The IRS may ...

Flextirement: Can it help prevent brain drain as boomers and Gen X-ers retire?

Health
Rachel Carter

I spoke to some experts on the topic: Neil Costa, the writer of the Fast Company article and the one who coined ...

Gen Z gets money advice from TikTok. What to know about finfluencers

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Sarah Wilson

Between girl math, loud budgeting and cash stuffing, the trendiest financial advice is increasingly born on TikTok. That has helped financial TikTok, ...

Shoppers deal with holiday debt

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Jessica Roberts

But now that January has arrived and the other installments are starting, Andersen isn’t sure how she’s going to pay them off. ...