Sinking funds help you save for future expenses, both planned and unplanned. Used properly, they can help you live within your means and avoid unnecessary debt. Learn how to set up your first sinking fund and make the most of it.
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EveryDollar is a budgeting app that helps you save more and plan for a healthier financial future. Core features include customized budget categories, income-based budgeting, and debt payoff assistance. Learn more and find out if EveryDollar is right for you.
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If you’re having trouble paying your car loan, you have options. You can get out of a loan legally and with minimal damage to your credit by paying off the loan, refinancing it, selling or trading in your car, or even voluntarily surrendering the vehicle.
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When you write a check or send an ACH transfer that puts your account balance below $0, most banks charge an overdraft fee. Sometimes, they charge overdraft fees on top of overdraft fees. Find out how to avoid these charges.
Health care consumers can turn to two similar but distinct supplemental plans — flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts — to cover costs not covered by insurance. But it’s essential you understand the differences and determine which is best for your needs.
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For parents vacationing with little ones, the thought of subjecting fellow travelers to hours of uncontrolled wailing is mortifying. These tips from a dad who’s been there can’t stop diaper blowouts or screaming fits, but they can increase the return on your vacation investment.
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