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Saving money? In this economy? It’s not been easy. As a personal finance writer who has covered inflation over the last four years, I know the economic challenges aren’t just topics I write about — they’re realities I face daily. Even with financial knowledge, macroeconomic factors like stagnant wages, historic…

Banking transactions like online bill payments, check processing, wire transfers and peer-to-peer payments like Venmo and CashApp require a bank routing number. This nine-digit string of numbers identifies your bank for these electronic transactions. Learn how to find your routing number and why it’s important for your financial transactions. What…

Starting an emergency fund is often highlighted as a crucial aspect of personal finance, but we don’t talk as much about when you should tap into that money. For example, if someone faces an unexpected car repair bill, should they dip into their emergency fund or explore other financial avenues?…