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What is credit card churning? 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Credit card churners take earning rewards to the next level. While a novice might be tempted to sign up for a new card just to snag some extra airline miles or a new tote bag, credit card churners strategically apply for cards that offer top-tier rewards and then maximize their benefits. While th Step-Up CDs Boost Cash Earning Power 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Yields on cash have been pitifully low for years -- so small that many investors have chosen the philosophical approach -- better to focus on the safety of bank savings, not earnings. To make more, you can tie your money up longer in a certificate of deposit. But, with interest rates expected to ri Give the gift of a student loan payment 12/12/2017 07:00am • In 2017, borrowers have seemingly had more ways than ever to get free money to repay student loans. This year Public Service Loan Forgiveness finally started, and student loan repayment programs gained popularity among many employers. However, these options' footprint remains relatively small, co Reality Still Bites for Generation X 12/11/2017 07:00pm • It sometimes seems that it is impossible to open up a newspaper or to turn on the television without hearing something about either baby boomers or millennials. Granted, they do make up the vast majority of the U.S. population and for that reason alone, they arguably deserve the attention. However, 5 Important Financial Discussions to Have When You're Engaged 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Love may or may not be in the air, but it's been in the news a lot lately, with the recent engagement of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. If you're half of an engaged couple, you may naturally find yourself drawn to their love story and wonder how these two crazy kids are going to ma 3 in 4 parents help adult kids pay bills, survey reveals 12/11/2017 12:38pm • WASHINGTON — For most parents, the cost of their kids doesn’t stop when they reach adulthood. A CreditCards.com survey says 74 percent of U.S. adults with children 18 and older help them pay their living expenses or debts. If accurate, that would be 49 million adults living in the U.S. who 5 Retirement Fees You Should Never Pay 12/10/2017 07:00pm • Retirement benefits often have complicated rules, and it's easy to trigger fees. However, those who carefully follow the rules will be able to accumulate a bigger retirement account balance and get more money from Social Security. Here are some retirement penalties you can avoid with careful planni Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors (GM) Watching Subprime Auto Market 12/07/2017 07:00pm • The latest data on subprime auto lending paints a mixed picture of the auto industry. The stocks of auto giants Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors Company ( GM) are trading at some of the lowest earnings multiples in the stock market on fears that an auto industry downturn is imminent. How to Save Enough for a Down Payment 12/07/2017 07:00pm • There comes a point for many first-time homebuyers when nearly everything you do becomes focused on saving for that purchase. Even when you've been putting money away regularly for years, you find yourself willing to cut out that beach vacation you had been planning, eating in more and even conside 5 Predictions for Banking in 2018 12/07/2017 07:00pm • Banking isn't what it used to be. For many people, it isn't a novelty to take a photo of a check and send it directly to your checking account -- or to check your balance on a phone or a computer or transfer money from one financial institution to another. For some time now, consumers have been abl Tools to help predict how the new tax legislation could affect you 12/07/2017 04:53pm • WASHINGTON — Are you a winner or a loser under the new tax proposals? The House and Senate are spending the next few weeks attempting to reconcile their two bills, hoping to revamp the corporate and personal tax code. While the final details of what may show up on President Trump’s desk are 12 Things That Trip Up Homebuyers 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Buying a house is supposed to be the American dream, but it can turn into a nightmare for buyers who go into the process with unrealistic expectations and insufficient information. "The process of buying a home excruciating," says Craig Evans, an Ally Bank mortgage executive with more than 30 year 5 smart ways to use your holiday bonus 12/05/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season, and many professionals are eagerly awaiting their yearly bonus. While it's easy to view the bonus as a windfall and spend it on a whim, most people would benefit from using the money to catch up on their savings, pay off debt or invest more. As a general rule, 25 percent 5 Employee Benefits Trends to Watch in 2018 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Open enrollment -- the period when employees get to choose health plans and other benefits for the coming year -- is in full swing at many companies. Health care costs have been a hot-button issue this year, as the GOP attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. "Premiums have continued to rise and Ford Motor Company (F), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Making a Deal 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) has taken a lot of heat from investors for arriving late to the game with driverless and electric vehicle technology. Now, however, a new partnership with China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ( BABA) suggests Ford is open to new ideas when it comes to the future of auto sales.