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Faced with a housing market that is unaffordable and short on inventory, many Americans are opting to give up on buying a new house and instead update the one they already have. money.com/buy-vs-renovat…

Taking a quick five minutes to check in on your finances while you eat breakfast or commute to work could help you feel more in control of your money. money.com/5-minute-morni…

Taking a quick five minutes to check in on your finances while you eat breakfast or commute to work could help you feel more in control of your money. money.com/5-minute-morni…

When you concentrate a large portion of your money into one asset, you don’t have much to fall back on if that investment plummets. money.com/elon-musk-reti…

For many young adults, living with their parents eases the anxiety that can come with high prices and job insecurity. money.com/how-to-protect…

A Senate committee advanced the Clarity Act on Thursday, giving the crypto industry an early but significant boost in its push for federal rules. The bill drew Republican support plus votes from two Democrats, though major fights remain over financial crime safeguards, stablecoin payments, bank concerns and ethics questions around politicians profiting from digital assets.

Doing a quick assessment one or two times a month can help you stay on top of your finances and address any weaknesses in your savings and spending strategies. money.com/checking-accou…

A perfect credit score might sound like the ultimate financial goal. But a very small percentage of Americans actually have one. money.com/perfect-credit…

You don’t need complicated strategies or high-priced advisors to set yourself up for success. money.com/investing-myth…

For most investors, a well-diversified portfolio of funds will do the trick. But if you want to try to identify winners like the pros on Wall Street, there are steps you can take. money.com/metrics-to-fin…

Not all income is treated equally when it’s time to file taxes. money.com/irs-retirement…

A hungry stomach makes it harder to resist throwing snacks into your cart that aren’t on your shopping list. money.com/smart-shopper-…

"It just doesn’t make sense economically and all of the maintenance my family/friends have had to do on homes sounds way too stressful." money.com/no-longer-want…

Keeping it simple is the best way to keep your retirement-savings goal on track. money.com/investing-myth…

Kevin Warsh took another step toward becoming Federal Reserve chair Tuesday, with the Senate approving his nomination to the Fed’s Board of Governors in a 51-45 vote. Warsh, a former Fed governor and President Donald Trump’s pick, is expected to face a separate vote for chair Wednesday as Jerome Powell’s tenure at the helm ends Friday.

Not all identity theft cases result in maxed out credit cards or other events that show up on your credit score. money.com/identity-theft…

Warren Buffett warns investors against a major investing mistake: overpaying for stocks. money.com/warren-buffett…

There are a few common mistakes that, once addressed, make it a lot easier to maximize pet insurance and reduce how much you have to pay to take care of your furry friend. money.com/pet-insurance-…

When it's time to rebalance, where you sell matters just as much as what you sell. money.com/what-to-know-a…

Seeing your home sit on the market for weeks on end can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you see other homes in the neighborhood go under contract. money.com/home-not-selli…