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Please lease me: 7 rental tips for tenants
Bargain with your next landlord. Follow these suggestions before you rent a place to live.
Bet the farm when buying on margin?
Buying on margin is a double-edged sword, with the potential to amplify returns and losses.
401(k) disclosures not working for investors
After all the hoopla about fee disclosure, advisers say the new rules shed little light on fees.
When your life insurance won't pay
10 worst states for retirement
9 reasons your credit card was declined
The shame of a declined credit card is bad enough. Why did it happen? Can you avoid it?
Will your insurance stand up to a tornado?
When a tornado blows your life apart, the right coverage makes it easier to pick up the pieces.
Video: How much life insurance do you need?
Do you have a life insurance policy for your dependents? Is it enough?
Video: Consumers on financial security
Have fallen gas prices given Americans a reason to increase their discretionary income?
May 2013 Financial Security Index charts
These charts point out the most interesting factors in May's Financial Security Index.
Financial Security Index keeps riding positive wave
Bankrate's index set a record by staying in positive territory for three months straight.
Slow recovery has Americans guarded but optimistic
Consumers are still cautious when it comes to their spending habits, despite lower gas prices.
Pay for life insurance from job you've lost?
They let you go. Now it may be smart for you to let go of the life insurance they offered you.
Avoid this investing mistake
When it comes to your investments, take time to understand that tricky lingo.
Who can help me get a fair deal on vacant land?
Want to tackle something difficult and complex? Buy an unoccupied lot and build a house on it.
5 dollar-store deals
Not all items at dollar stores are good deals. But here are five finds that can be bargains.
5 housing trends coming Spring 2013
10 of the most dangerous jobs to have in the US
Does it sometimes kill you to be at work? People in other professions may have it worse.
Will car loan payoff improve credit score?
You save on interest when you close out an auto loan. Find out if it helps your credit, too.
Refi reverse mortgage, keep wife in house
Think you are stuck with a reverse mortgage? Don't worry -- you have an option to refinance.
Don't pay unnecessary dealer fees
Car dealers may try to sneak fees past you. Question these if they appear on your invoice.
Cost of living comparison calculator
Video: Mortgage rates for May 16, 2013
Mortgage rates jumped for a second straight week.
Market timing: Smart strategy or fool's game?
It's impossible to predict market moves, but some say market timing beats buy and hold.