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Should Retirees Pay Off All of Their Debt?

Before you put a match to your mortgage, think about whether you will have enough liquid assets for emergencies — and routine expenses
October 18, 2023
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Student Loan Vacation Is Ending

What Parent PLUS borrowers should know as student loan payments resume
September 7, 2023
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Give Yourself Some Credit

Retirees should avoid credit cards, right? Think again.
November 30, 2022
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Buy Now, Pay Later — Should You Spend This Way?

The trendy buy now, pay later plans can be useful, but dangers lurk
November 12, 2021
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Is This a Good Time to Get a Reverse Mortgage?

A reverse mortgage's pros and cons, plus alternatives for retirement income
October 6, 2021
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The Troubling News on Credit Scores and Credit Reports

Advice from the experts in the new "Friends Talk Money" podcast episode
May 7, 2021
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The Worrisome Debt Trends of Older Americans

Why borrowing is up and what may help lessen this financial risk
January 14, 2021
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How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods

Why foreclosure rates there have been high and could rise again
October 20, 2020
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Help for the Money Anxieties of Older LGBT Adults

How the new, free, SAGECents app aims to get users on track
September 2, 2020
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The History That Shapes Money Stories of Women of Color

Advice from a financial wellness coach and author of 'Our Money Stories'
July 2, 2020
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Where to Get Good, Free Financial Advice Now

How to find financial advisers offering pro bono help in the pandemic
May 7, 2020
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