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Until President Richard Nixon took the United States off the gold standard in the 1970s, American cash was redeemable for gold or silver. Currently, the U.S. is on a system using fiat currency via the ...

If you’re preparing to buy your first home, watch out. Scammers are lurking everywhere, eager to con you at every stage of the process, from mortgage application to home inspection. And it’s not just ...

Suppose you’ve decided to sell your old couch on Craigslist. You find a buyer who agrees to the price and wants to pay with a money order. Is this a safe form of payment? And is it going to be a big ...

For most Americans, housing is the single biggest expense in their personal budget. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household spends more than 30% of its after-tax income on ...

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Finding the right secured credit card can feel overwhelming, especially if you have bad credit. This First Latitude Credit Card review will help you understand how this card works and determine if ...

Have you ever wondered what the history and the parts of a credit card are? How did they get started, and what constitutes a credit card? This article will discuss the history and anatomy of a credit ...

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Realizing you have a low credit score — or no score at all — can be alarming, especially if you learn this information via a denied loan application. But if you’re a borrower with a less-than-stellar ...

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