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Check Your Mail: Stimulus Batch No. 2 Is Out, IRS Says

Checks, prepaid cards, and direct deposits are en route to taxpayers who missed out on the first batch of 90 million stimulus payments last week, the IRS says.

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Rule of Thumb for Redeeming Credit Card Points

Twice a week, we break down the logic behind financial rules of thumb. You'll usually have a few options for how to redeem rewards points. It's best to stick with choices where your points are worth at least 1 cent each.

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What to Consider When Consolidating Debt

Debt consolidation can lower monthly payments, making it easier to pay down outstanding balances. Here are a few key factors to consider before getting started.

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Unemployment Benefits Stolen? This New Website Can Help

Responding to the growing trend of hackers fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits, the Department of Labor launched a website to help victims fight back.

Slim Pickings: February Home Sales Drop Amid Low Supply

It’s still a seller’s market. The problem is, there just aren’t enough homes to sell, the latest data shows.

More Consumers Feel Safe and Sound...and Ready to Spend

64% - That’s the share of U.S. consumers who now feel safe going to a store, the highest level since the start of the pandemic, according to new survey findings.

New Card Rewards Doubling Down on Savings With Cash Back

TD Bank introduced the TD Double Up Card on Monday, which offers a higher cash-back earning rate when rewards are used to to pad savings or checking accounts.

How Long Should You Keep Tax Returns?

Keep tax returns and related documents until the time period for an audit expires. With today's technology, it's easy to keep them even longer.

Boomers or Bust: Barclays Debuts New AARP Rewards Cards

Barclays announced the launch of a pair of AARP rewards credit cards to phase out the AARP Credit Card from Chase, one featuring an uncommon cash-back rewards category.

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