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How you think about money can impact your spending

When you’re feeling envious, think about the folks less privileged than you.

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Don’t gamble on becoming a bitcoin millionaire

The North American Securities Administrators Association warned investors about it 3 years ago.

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Avoid the awkward office party. Employees prefer money.

In the era of sexual harassment, a lot of office parties will be different. At least we should…

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Try to enjoy the gift of a debt-free Christmas

There’s too much emphasis on the presents rather than your presence.

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Financial vulnerability keeps many women quiet

My paycheck helped take care of a disabled brother. It paid for things my grandmother needed.

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We must all fight to defend a key watchdog for financial fairness

The agency designed to protect consumers — yes, sometimes even from themselves — is a hot mess.

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When you know better, you’ll be inspired to do better

What’s more inspiring than the testimony of someone who faced adversity and triumphed?

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Don’t be embarrassed if you can’t afford a holiday visit

You might say, “I really wanted to come. It’s just not in my budget.”

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Will consumer watchdog become lapdog for financial industry?

We can count on President Trump to fill the vacancy with someone friendly to the financial industry.

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Don’t get paralyzed by open enrollment — just do it

Like doing your taxes or getting a colonoscopy, it’s no fun. But you’ve just got to push through.

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Your spending should be painful and not painless

With today’s online tools, it’s harder than ever for folks to make good financial decisions.

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GOP tax plan would take away financial lifejacket for seniors

They could lose deduction that covers payments for nursing homes, assisted living or hospital care.

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New financial rule for consumers: Ask and you might receive

Readers share stories about how speaking up saved them money.

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Flaunting his wealth helped to bring down Paul Manafort

Living too large is often what brings criminals down.

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Contribute as much as you can to your 401(k) — just in case

Tax-reform talks recently included discussions about turning the 401(k) into a Roth IRA.

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Beware of these scams on student loan debt relief

Federal regulators handled more than 2,000 complaints about student loan debt collectors.

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Learn how to protect your senior citizen friends from fraud

Over two-thirds of caretakers surveyed said that a scammer had targeted their elderly relatives.

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What you don’t know about cybersecurity can cost you

The book “Spam Nation” tells a real-life horror story — and how you can protect your family.

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October is a spooky month for cybersecurity awareness

The insecurity of our financial information should give everyone the heebie-jeebies.

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Be as proactive as possible to protect your data

Even if your information hasn’t been compromised, you should still enroll in the monitoring service.