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Social Security Will Stop Sending Paper Checks

Starting on September 30, Social Security recipients will no longer receive checks in the mail. Recipients must arrange for direct deposit or accept payments to a debit card.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 1 year ago

Hidden Fees and Coupon Cards: My AMEX Gold Card Cancellation

Credit card companies list their fees, but you may have to dig through several pages to fully understand all of the fees. Not every credit card company is straightforward, and several credit cardholders complained…

Marc Guberti · 1 year ago

Credit Score Boost & $2,000 Earned: My Proven Strategy

One of the most challenging things anyone can do is develop the discipline to pay off credit card balances every month consistently. It’s not easy, and it takes some time to train yourself to…

David Beren · 1 year ago

5 Costly 401(k) Mistakes That Could Derail Your Retirement

Participating in an employer 401(k) plan offers clear advantages, from effortless automatic contributions to free money in the form of employer matching. But a handful of structural pitfalls can quietly erode those gains over…

Maurie Backman · 1 year ago