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How Often Does My Credit Report Update? 07/19/2018 08:00pm • When a lender requests your credit score from a credit bureau, your score will be a reflection of what's in your credit report at that point in time. Your credit report doesn't stand still for long, so when it's updated again, it usually produces a different credit score. This cycle can occur many, The Guide to Home Renovations 07/19/2018 08:00pm • Whether you just closed on a fixer-upper or you're looking to update the house you've lived in for 20 years, there's a good chance you've got plans to make home improvements in the near future. There's also a good chance your renovation will be a major project: Among homeowners who frequent Houzz, a How to Finesse Finances with Your Spouse 07/19/2018 08:00pm • Money can be a tense subject for couples, with topics such as debt, credit history and attitudes toward handling finances liable to lead to heated arguments. Spouses, who have promised to love and cherish each other, can turn into judgmental and cruel critics when their financial philosophies collid How to Prepare for One Spouse's Retirement 07/19/2018 08:00pm • While married couples sometimes try to coordinate when they retire, not all spouses retire at the same time. Age differences, different stages in their careers and even health can play a role in one spouse continuing to work after the other retires. However, when only one member of a married couple GE Earnings Beat Triggers Relief Rally 07/19/2018 08:00pm • General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) investors got some much-needed relief on Friday after the company reported second-quarter earnings numbers that weren't as bad as feared. But even after the earnings beat, analysts say there's still too much uncertainty at GE for long-term investors to feel confident Guide to Credit Card Balance Transfers 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're aggressively tackling your credit card debt or simply want to save a few bucks on your monthly bill, a credit card balance transfer can help you reach your goal. However, a balance transfer isn't the best option for everyone. Here's a look at how it works and how to perform a balance How to Invest in Your 40s 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Investing in your 40s can be the difference between retiring on your own terms and relying on your children for financial support. Determining how to invest in your 40s requires a strong financial plan and a willingness to try new things so you can be as carefree as the retirees you see leaving the 7 ETFs That Act Like a Hedge Fund 07/17/2018 08:00pm • ETFs for those who feel it's time to hedge.To say 2018 has been volatile for investors borders on understatement. The first quarter saw the CBOE Volatility Index spike. Stocks churned in Q2 as the Federal Reserve raised rates again and signaled continued tightening to come. And the third quarter is What to Know About Possible Bankruptcy Rule Changes for Student Debt 07/17/2018 08:00pm • Student loans are a hefty burden for many Americans. There are around 44 million borrowers with student debt, according to a 2017 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Outstanding student debt sits at about $1.4 trillion, with nearly 11 percent of debt that was 90 days or more delin Investors Savor Treasury Bonds 07/16/2018 08:00pm • What with the World Cup history, it may surprise you to learn that a sporting event with no seeming connection to U.S. Treasurys indeed has one -- at least if you listen to some pundits who would flatly deny taking too many soccer balls to the head. The phenomenon is known as "FIFA Fever" and here's 5 Harmful Credit Score Myths 07/16/2018 08:00pm • There are a lot of misconceptions out there about credit scores. I don't blame you for being confused. Credit scores can seem a little mysterious, especially since there are dozens of different scores. So, let's bust a few myths and get to the truth. Then you can use the information to build a fabul 10 Ways to Bounce Back After Bankruptcy 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Take these proactive steps to rebound quickly and improve your credit score. While the prospect of restoring your credit and financial stability can feel overwhelming after a bankruptcy, it hardly compares to the negative emotions experienced before filing for one. That's why, if you've survived a r How Healthy Are Your Sleep Patterns? 07/16/2018 08:00pm • The symptoms of insufficient sleep are recognizable: You struggle to stay awake, you feel worn down, and you start to make small mistakes, such missing a question you knew the answer to on an exam or missing a traffic sign. Aside from injuries, most short-term effects of not getting adequate sleep How to Use Your Bank's Automatic Transfer Tools to Make Budgeting Easy 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Budgeting is an incredibly powerful personal finance strategy. Sitting down, figuring out where all your money is going and where it should go is enormously valuable. It shows you a clear picture of what you should be doing with your money. The challenge is maintaining that momentum once you've asse How to Invest in Zero-Coupon Bonds 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Zero-coupon bonds live in the investing weeds, easily ignored by ordinary investors seeking growth for college and retirement. Even fixed-income investors may pass them by, because they don't provide regular coupon payments -- the interest earnings come all at once when the bond matures. But the fac