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The holiday season is here, and you know what that means. It’s time to shop ‘til you drop! But if you’re not careful, you could spend more than you planned as the purchases add up. Especially if you are using a credit card. AOL.com offers these helpful tips to avoid some common traps:

This year’s GivingTuesday event will take place on December 3, 2024. Millions of people will use their power of, “radical generosity” to change the world. Giving in the United States totaled $3.1 billion in 2023. 34 million adults in the U.S. participated. Here is some information on this popular movement:

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. If you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out.

Balance transfer credit cards can help you get out of high-interest debt quickly and efficiently. You may have received offers for these types of cards if you are carrying debt currently. But do you have the information you need to make the best financial decision? AOL lists these balance transfer mistakes to avoid:

Q: How can financial institutions achieve an ROA exceeding 3% from small business loans?

Those of us who live in the south know gardening and lawn care look a little different in the fall than in other parts of the country. Unlike many people, we are not preparing for harsh winter weather. Our growing season is longer, just as our foliage is different. There are a few key things you can do this time of year to keep your garden and lawn

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.

When it comes to personal bank accounts, you probably think of basic checking and savings options. But there are different kinds of accounts you should consider at certain points in your life. Yahoo! Finance banking experts share their favorite accounts for various goals you may have along the way:

You have no doubt already noticed the days are growing shorter. And soon, we will be changing our clocks, setting the time one hour back. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 3 at 2 AM EST. It is something most of us dread, but with a little planning and preparation, it does not have to be a difficult transition. MSN offers these tips to...

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has too.