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Lifestyle

58% of American consumers plan to spend $500 or less this holiday shopping season, survey finds

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Real Estate

Most $1 million+ mortgages are in these California and New York cities

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Money

Joint accounts are on the decline for couples

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Education

Restarting student loan repayments is causing stress for most borrowers, according to survey

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Money

Despite continued economic struggles, consumer credit scores are on the rise

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Society

Consumer debt grows to nearly $17 trillion, but not everyone is affected equally

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Society

As touchscreens everywhere prompt for tips, consumers feel fatigue—and frustration

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Money

Does back-to-school spending increase credit card balances?

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Money

Is 'buy now, pay later' replacing store credit cards in shoppers' wallets?

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Money

Paying $1,000 a month or more for auto loan payments is becoming more common

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