MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money

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  $50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: 3 things to consider with inflation rising

  CBS News - By Matt Richardson

  Borrowing $50,000 always comes with a series of critical considerations. When using your home as collateral, those considerations become even more …

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  Why you should open a short-term CD with inflation rising again

  CBS News - By Matt Richardson

  A short-term certificate of deposit (CD) account comes with an interest rate higher than most traditional savings accounts, high-yield savings …

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  How much does a $90,000 home equity loan cost monthly in 2025?

  CBS News - By Matt Richardson

  With the average homeowner currently owning around $320,000 worth of home equity, a six-figure home equity loan can be relatively easy to obtain. A …

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  Asking for credit card debt forgiveness? Here's what to say (and not say)

  CBS News - By Angelica Leicht

  There's no question that many Americans are facing serious financial hardships right now. Not only has inflation been ticking back up, but other …

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  Debt consolidation programs: 4 things to know before enrolling

  CBS News - By Angelica Leicht

  Credit card debt has become a massive issue for Americans over the last few years — and that problem is compounding rapidly, according to recent …

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  What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?

  CBS News - By Angelica Leicht

  Tax season can be complicated, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has plenty of rules, restrictions and deadlines in place that can make things …