Personal Finance

If you have poor credit, the UNITY® Visa Secured Credit Card can help you get back on track. The UNITY® Visa Secured Credit Card is not a prepaid debit card. Instead, the card’s line of credit — anywhere from $ 250 to $ 10,000 — is tied to the amount …

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Usually in life, you get what you pay for — but not always. Yes, there are times when pinching pennies is simply foolish. We detail such occasions in “22 Purchases You Should Never Skimp On.” But in many other instances, being cheap — er, “frugal” — makes …

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Afraid of 401(k) losses2. Too much retirement savings dangerous?3. Bar soap or body wash?4. Online wills5. Coworker lunch gift …

Georgia is one of the most expensive states for renters insurance, as they’re the sixth most expensive state, with premiums around $ 243 annually in 2017 compared to the average premium of $ 180 in the United States. Even with the extra cost in Georgia, renters insurance can be affordable …

Wyoming is not one of the largest states in the United States; in fact, its 97,000 square miles is home to fewer than 600,000 people. Renting is not easy here, where 69.4% of housing is owner-occupied, but rent is certainly far more affordable at $ 843 compared to the average …

Most people who find their way to The Simple Dollar have one key thing in common: they want to achieve some level of financial success that they don’t currently have in their life. For some, just keeping their head above water without continuing to rack up overdrafts and finance charges …

Photo by Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever thought of joining Sam’s Club, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better time than now. When you buy the $ 45 one-year membership — which is the cheaper of two memberships that Sam’s Club offers — the retailer will give you …

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Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your …