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Refinancing Your Car Loan

Written by Jean Chatzky A quick and painless way to shave dollars off your monthly bill and hundreds of dollars off your total interest paid. Ever thought about refinancing your car loan to capture a lower interest rate? It can be done.Unlike refinancing a home mortgage, the process is quick, and easy, with relatively low […]

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Ideas for Summer Car Buying

Written by Chris O’Shea How to save cash buying a car this summer. If you’re shopping for a car this summer, there are ways to save some cash. As long as you take your time, shop around, and consider every option available, you’ll make the transaction as affordable as possible. Here are some tips for […]

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To Warranty or Not to Warranty

Written by Chris O’Shea Looking at HVACs and if a home warranty can help with repairs If you’re a homeowner who has had to make significant repairs to your HVAC system, you know how financially painful that can be. The numbers back that up. Not only are HVAC systems some of the most expensive items […]

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What You Need to Know Before Getting a Car Loan

Written by Jean Chatzky Consider these tips before you sign on the dotted line — for a new car and loan. Do one thing: Before you let a car dealer provide financing, check out the loan rates for new and used automobiles at your local credit union or bank. Often, that’s where the best deals […]

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How to Make Sure You Stop Missing Bill Payments

Written by Chris O’Shea How to be on time, every time with bills and payments Everyone can miss a bill payment from time to time. It’s when you string together a few misses that things can go south quickly. If you’ve been struggling to make timely payments, use some of the tips below to get […]

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These Life Changes May Require Insurance Updates

Written by Chris O’Shea Now is a good time to review your insurance coverages! The start of a new year or if you have any big lifestyle changes, is a good time to reassess your insurance needs. Need help doing that? Below are some questions that will help guide you through the process. Did You […]

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How to Reduce Debt and Pay Off Your Credit Cards

Written by Jean Chatzky Want to dig yourself out of high-interest debt? Here’s how: Do you have a wallet full of credit cards and carry balances from month to month? Figuring out how to pay those growing debts off can sometimes feel impossible. Ask yourself the following questions: Should I only make the minimum payments? […]

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Are Your Insurance Deductibles Too High?

Written by Jean Chatzky Should you have a high deductible or a lower deductible? Do one thing: Get a copy of your insurance policies for your home, auto, and healthcare coverage and see what your deductibles are. Then, check in with your agents to find out how lowering those could potentially change your monthly payments. It […]