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American Express Expands Gold Card Restaurant Rewards, Tempting Consumers Away From Lucrative Travel Perks

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Credit-card companies are offering more generous dining-oriented rewards. Read more

Livability: These Are The Best Cities For First-time Home Buyers

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7 cities with affordable home prices, resale value, first-time home buyer programs and great quality of life. Read more

Mark Hulbert: This Social Security Proposal Could Be Something To Get Excited About

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A cost-benefit analysis of the Social Security 2100 Act Read more

Economic Preview: Time To Panic On Economy? No, But Ongoing Trade Wars Give A Taste Of Unpleasant Future

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The economy looked like it was perking up a few months ago, but now gray clouds are moving in. Is it time to panic? ... Read more

Commodities Corner: Golds Latest Rally Hints At A Return To Record Price Levels

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Gold has moved higher for the year, after stalling just below the $1,300-an-ounce mark for weeks. All the factors for th... Read more

Market Extra: Why The Jobs Report Could Give The Junk-bond Market A Second Wind

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The U.S. junk bond market is making significant gains this week amid surging expectations that the Federal Reserve will ... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Logs Longest Win Streak Since March Amid Report Of Delayed Mexican Tariffs

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U.S. stocks close solidly higher, after a report that Mexico tariffs could be delayed. Read more

Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Slump To 2-year Low — But Consumers May Not Bite

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Rates for home loans tumbled again as intensifying market turmoil pushed investors into bonds. Whether would-be home buy... Read more

Vitaliy Katsenelson's Contrarian Edge: These Opposite Investment Strategies Are Battling To Control Your Stock Portfolio

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Growth-stock investors can gloat over value investors — for now, writes Vitaliy Katsenelson. Read more

NerdWallet: Beyond The Initial Bonus, Make Sure Your Travel Credit Card Is Earning Its Keep

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Here are eight ways to win at the points game keep your card carrying its weight for years to come. Read more

Howard Gold's No-Nonsense Investing: This Yield Curve Expert With A Perfect Track Record Sees Recession Risk Growing

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U.S. economic growth is slowing, so consider shifting money into bonds from stocks, writes Howard Gold. Read more

Chase Is Bringing Forced Arbitration Clauses Back To Its Most Popular Credit Cards

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Consumers may be able to opt out of the change, but could find other banks following suit. Read more

Left-leaning Lawmakers Like Bernie Sanders Want Americans To Bank At The Post Office — Why That Wont Help Millions Of People

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Proponents say post offices could replace banks in areas where bank branches have closed. Read more

NerdWallet: 5 Tips To Increase Your Credit Card Rewards

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Here are some ways to combine rewards with other money-saving strategies to save you even more. Read more

The Frustrating Reason College Students Miss Out On The Most Suitable Federal-aid Loans

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A new study sheds light on how the complicated design of student-aid programs affects borrowing decisions. Read more

Heres One Credit-card Rewards Program That Consumers May Want To Avoid

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The Petal Card is aimed at people who are building their credit score. But financial experts say the rewards program cou... Read more

NerdWallet: Be Prepared: A Disaster Can Put Your Credit In As Much Risk As Your Property

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Some disaster preparations also benefit your credit, so getting ready is a win-win. Read more

85% Of Americans Say Theyve Been Stung By These Hidden Fees

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Most people have not fought against this major financial headache. Read more

As Hurricane Season Begins, 7.3 Million Homes Across The U.S. Are At Risk Of Storm-surge Damage

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In recent years, the flooding and storm surge caused by hurricanes has been more destructive than the powerful winds. ... Read more

The Wall Street Journal: The Winning Bid To Have Lunch With Warren Buffett? $4.6 Million

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Getting the chance to dine with the multibillionaire has grown more expensive. Read more