Saving & Budgeting
Sinking Funds: How to Save for Big Irregular Expenses Without the Stress
A simple way to set aside money for the bills that don't arrive monthly, so they never catch you off guard.
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News
Timely money changes, plainly explained: what moved, and what it means for your accounts.
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Saving & Budgeting
How to Automate Your Savings So You Never Have to Think About It
Set it once and let it run: the pay-yourself-first approach that makes saving effortless.
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Debt & Credit
Credit Utilization: The Number That Quietly Moves Your Score
How much of your available credit you use has a big effect on your score. Here's how to keep it low.
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Investing
Index Funds vs. Individual Stocks: Which Makes Sense for Beginners?
Two very different ways to invest. Here's how they compare, and why most beginners start with one.
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Investing
Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Calm Way to Invest Through the Ups and Downs
Investing a fixed amount on a regular schedule takes the guesswork, and much of the stress, out of the market.
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