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No accidents. No moving violations. No significant changes to your life or driving behaviors. But, when you open your auto insurance renewal this year, you discover your insurance premium increased.

How can this be?

When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It's a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save you money.

These days, we jump online for many everyday tasks to save time. From shopping, to checking in for a flight, to simply turning to Google for the quick query.

Time spent on simple banking tasks adds up.

Just as with buying a home, selling also comes with its share of dues. You need to prepare your home for prospective buyers as well as pay part of the closing costs, which average around 3% of the home price. Here’s a breakdown of the types of costs you can expect.

You’re invited! What next? June is the most popular month to tie the knot so many will be invited to attend and celebrate wedding vows over the next several months.

Reykjavik, Lisbon, Dublin, Stockholm, Nagoya.

If you have the travel bug and are seeking to go abroad, you’ll want to know how to hit your bucket list destinations without breaking the bank.

Ah, spring! It’s the season of renewal, when we can count on longer and brighter days, the return of baseball and the urge to get the house in order. That goes for many people’s financial houses as well. Spring is a good time to comb through your personal finances and ensure that you’re managing your budget, credit cards, investments and insurance in the best possible way. Here’s how to get started.

Making the decision to become a homeowner is emotionally and financially complex. Here are some key things to ask yourself if you’re considering whether buying is right for you.

Crashing open houses and daydreaming about your future home? The spring and summer months often bring out a slew of looky-loos and serious house shoppers. If you’re ready to consider a new place to throw out the welcome mat and move in to a new neighborhood, one of the most important initial steps is to consider your budget, whether that takes the form of a bigger space for your growing family, or perhaps downsizing to make life simpler.

Are you a small-business owner who’s not getting the love you need from lenders? Are suppliers insisting on terms you find downright unfriendly?

The common denominator may be a poor business credit score. Here are some steps you can take to fix it.