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Investing is often categorized into two fundamental styles: value and growth. Value investors look for stocks they believe are undervalued by the market, while growth investors seek stocks that deliver better-than-average returns.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Kim Leach and her ex-husband were high-school sweethearts. But after 21 years together — 16 of them wedded — a series of rough patches led to their divorce. With two kids, a house that they’d almost paid off and years of accumulated belongings, the split was bound to be painful and time-consuming.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

A lost debit card probably means one of two things: You misplaced it, or someone stole it. Either way, don’t let panic set in. Taking the necessary steps can limit any immediate damage and protect you from further risk.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans increased by two basis points, while 15-year fixed loans fell by one basis point and 5/1 ARMs remained unchanged, according to a NerdWallet survey of today’s mortgage interest rates published by national lenders Tuesday morning.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Buying a home usually has a monster obstacle — coming up with a sufficient down payment. You can put less than the traditional 20% down payment but the lender will likely require you to buy mortgage insurance.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

When you’re earning minimum wage, it might seem as though you need to work magic to make ends meet — let alone save for the future. But you don’t have to be a financial wizard to effectively manage your money.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

It takes a serious optimist to look at the big names and complicated regulations in today’s credit card industry and think, “There’s an opportunity for an entrepreneur!” But during the past few years, multiple startups have dived into the market.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

One day we’ll be able to let go of the wheel and truly let a computer do the driving. It’s less clear whether we’ll be able to wash our hands of car accidents — and car insurance.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed home loans moved higher, while 5/1 ARMs were unchanged today, according to a NerdWallet survey of mortgage rates published by national lenders Friday morning.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

You’ve cut spending to the bone, sold excess stuff and hustled every side gig imaginable. But your emergency fund, if it ever existed, is on fumes. What you do next may determine how fast — or even whether — you recover from the setback of losing your job.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share