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Worried your credit score is too low to get a mortgage? You’re not alone—and you still have options. Getting a home loan with bad credit may be harder, but the right lender and lo...

  Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a complex decision with many factors to weigh. While delaying until age 70 provides the largest monthly check, claiming early at age ...

Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...

Frustration is mounting among American drivers as car insurance premiums continue to soar. According to a recent report, the average annual cost of car insurance in the U.S. reached $1,771 i...

Car insurance is a necessary expense, but many Americans are unknowingly overspending by nearly $820 each year. The good news? You don’t have to be part of that statistic. There are pra...

Many Americans believe that if they’re not required to file a tax return, they have no reason to submit one. But what most don’t know is — t...

With prices rising on groceries, rent, and gas, many Americans are wondering if new financial relief is on the way. Good news: a new $1,390 stimulus payment has been approved to help millions of househol...

Managing utility bills is a crucial part of household expenses, and fluctuations in prices can impact budgeting. Exploring ways to reduce these costs can lead to significant savings. Here, we delve into strategi...

The Golden State Advantage (GSA) card is an electronic benefits card designed to assist millions of families with household expenses. It functions like a debit or credit card and is used to access food assistance benefits,...