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Is Your Stimulus Check Safe From Creditors?

Creditors or debt collectors may be able to take your stimulus check to cover unpaid debts depending on your state law, the reason, and when the payment was issued.

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Weekly Credit Card Lowdown: Jan. 14, 2021

The top credit card news this week includes another cryptocurrency rewards card, a Walgreens-branded store card, and a handful of updated card offers.

2020 Was the Mildest Year for Foreclosures on Record

Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw the fewest foreclosures since at least 2005, thanks to government protections for homeowners.

Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Shoot Up

The number of people initiating claims for unemployment benefits surged by 181,000 last week, the largest single-week increase since March.

Top 10 Economic Predictions for the Next Decade

Here's how the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather, rising health care costs, and other trends may affect the economy over the next several years.

Take Control of Your Money

Start the new year off strong by taking easy, daily steps toward a better financial life. For four weeks we'll email you a daily tip on paying down debt, making a budget, building your savings, and doing your taxes.

These Credit Cards Offer the Best Rewards and Benefits for Car Rentals

Almost all of the best credit cards for car rentals offer primary insurance coverage, plus extra perks and rewards that make them winners for your wallet.

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