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After the Equifax massive data breach, so many questions

The free monitoring service is worth signing up for, but it won’t fully protect you from fraudsters.

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Equifax breach gives us a deeper look into credit bureaus

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on whether you should you freeze or lock your credit file.

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Equifax needs to do better in handling data breach

The company may be overwhelmed, but it still needs to do everything it can to protect people.

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Massive Equifax data breach could have a silver lining

The fiasco may prod Congress to pass a law allowing no-cost credit file freezes.

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Dreaming of retirement? Don’t forget to plan.

The go-to strategy to encourage people to save for their retirement years has been to frighten them with…

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Plan to give regularly, because there is always a need

I’m in awe of the generosity and volunteer efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Making a dent in student debt

By Michelle Singletary

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Allowing children financial freedom can pay off

I’ve always struggled with how much financial freedom to give my children.

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Racism exacts financial cost on African-American community

Racism has taken a toll on our society in many ways. One of its costs has been the…

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Take time to harness the power of the pause

It’s the vacation season, a time to get away. Regrettably, many vacationers take their work with them.

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Don’t be blindsided during the eclipse

For the first time in nearly a century, on Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse of the sun…

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How you can protect yourself from the debit card fraudsters

I could hear the panic in her voice, this pastor, who never fears anything.

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‘Free’ offers always carry a price to pay

It was supposed to be a risk-free offer, a chance to sample a skin-care product.

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Is there a freeloader living in your home? Set some ground rules

If you’re going to allow a friend or relative to live with you for financial reasons, there needs…

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Can college savings plans be used to buy something else?

When it comes to tax-advantaged investment funds, the rules about withdrawing the money can leave people confused.

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Are you responsible for financially irresponsible parents?

What responsibility do you have to take care of financially irresponsible parents in their old age?

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New retirement rule may not prevent bad advice

You don’t have to take the advice of your financial adviser.

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A millennial’s refreshing perspective on personal finance

Millennials get a bad rap when it comes to how they handle their money.

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New rule on retirement savings is in your best interest

Investors are about to get some major help in determining which financial advisers are working in their best…

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The class of 2017 still has more to learn about student loans

After all their hard work, the college class of 2017 is finally enjoying the real world and all…