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How to Talk to Your Teens About Identity Theft and Protecting Their Credit
As college move-in dates approach, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Bureau of Consumer Protection just published a back-to-school alert urging parents to talk...
Is Medical Debt Still on Your Credit Report? The Rules Just Got Confusing Again
If you heard that medical debt was banned from credit reports, you heard half the story.In late 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
The SUV Tax: How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth
By Sean Jackson From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceMany families view the SUV as a status symbol of success parked in the driveway. But that...
Can You Afford to Help Your Children Financially?
By Maurie Backman From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestions: I have two grown children. Both were self-sufficient until recently. I’m still working, but my small...
Heading Off to College? Here Are Some Tips for Managing Your Finances
NEW YORK—Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting...
The 2nd Scam: Fraud Recovery Services That Target People Who Have Already Been Robbed
There is a corner of the fraud economy built entirely on targeting people who have already been robbed.The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center...
Some US Adults Are Using AI for Financial Guidance but Few Trust It, Gallup Poll Finds
NEW YORK—Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to...
Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do
If you carry federal student loans, July 1, 2026, redrew your map. With last year’s tax law changes taking effect on that date,...
