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This ‘stepping stone’ strategy helps parents boost their kids’ credit score. Here’s how it works

Images By Tang Ming Tung | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesParents who want to help jumpstart their kid's credit score and credit history can take...

Why parents may want to start locking a child’s credit at a very young age

Most parents would take herculean steps to protect their children. But many overlook a relatively simple way to help shore up a child's financial...

CFPB cracks down on popular paycheck advance programs. Here’s what that means for workers

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on June 13, 2024.Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty...

Home equity is near a record high. Tapping it may be tricky due to high interest rates

Cultura Rm Exclusive/twinpix | Image Source | Getty ImagesHome equity is near all-time highs. But tapping it may be tough due to high interest...

Cash discounts, while still rare, are up over 60% from 2015. Here’s how much you can save

Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty ImagesSometimes, it pays to pay with cash.  More merchants are offering a lower price to customers who use cash...

Could your buy now, pay later loans affect your credit score? Here’s what you need to know

Buy now, pay later options are seemingly everywhere lately. But there's one place they're notable absent: your credit report.Up until now, installment payments have...

Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It’s ‘payday lending on steroids,’ one expert says

Fotostorm | E+ | Getty ImagesMillions of American workers are paying for early access to their paychecks. In some cases, it can come with...

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