Dealers may be financially motivated to give you a costly loan, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
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Fame & Fortune: Al Franken
Swapping his Harvard education in political science for a career in comedy, this liberal icon is a real conservative when it comes to his money.
Read more »Rethinking retirement in uncertain times
Traditional retirement is undergoing transformation. For many, it's likely to happen later, and it may involve work.
Read more »Few creative ways to ditch gas hog
In some cases, dumping a gas hog is not financially viable, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
Read more »Use of tax credits
An adoption tax credit can't be used against penalties and interest from back taxes owed, says CPA George Saenz.
Read more »What's stopping you from getting ahead?
Take this quiz to see how your thoughts about your finances and the economy measure up to those of other Americans.
Read more »Millions in rebates, refunds returned to IRS
Taxpayers are frustrated as the IRS tries to figure out how to get $266 million in checks to the rightful owners.
Read more »Fed rate policy keeping ARM costs low
A homeowner worried about a mortgage rate reset can thank the Fed for keeping costs low, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Read more »Will Fed rate cut affect money fund yields?
In this volatile financial environment, it's anyone's guess how money market mutual fund yields will perform.
Read more »Retirement planning in your 20s
Start saving for retirement when you land your first job. The earlier you start, the more money you can amass.
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