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• There's no magic cure for bad bank communications

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  Long sentences and complex language make most bank websites unreadable for the typical customer, according to a new report.

• What to know before you take out a loan against your tax refund

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  Furloughed workers and consumers worried about shutdown-related refund delays may find it tempting to use so-called refund anticipation loans. Consumer advocates say they should still be a loan of last resort.

• Jeff Bezos didn't have a prenup. But maybe you should

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife reportedly did not have a prenup. Here's what such agreements entail, and why they don't always mean you'll avoid a trip to court.

• This scary trend might keep you from landing a new job

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  A third of identity theft victims has subsequent problems at work — and some have even lost a job because of it. Here's how to keep that personal problem from becoming a professional woe.

• The scary job risk older workers aren't anticipating

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  For workers in their 50s, the path to retirement may look less and less like a straight line. Instead, you can expect a bunch of unforeseen twists and turns. Are your finances ready?

• How to make sure spending doesn't trip up your New Year's resolutions

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  Making — and keeping — New Year's resolutions doesn't come cheap. Some people spend thousands in pursuit of their goals.

• To navigate holiday returns, watch the clock

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  If a holiday return is on your to-do list, mark your calendar. At many stores, return deadlines vary by category.

• Felons and expats may not be able to receive Social Security payments

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  Social Security is a safety net for many retirees. But in some circumstances, you can't count receiving it.

• Not managing debt can turn retirement dreams into a nightmare

  By: Kelli B. Grant

  To keep debt from derailing retirement plans, it helps to have a payoff strategy while you're still working. Here's what to consider.

• Robinhood offers 3% interest, comparable to many CDs but lacking the protections most banks offer

  By: Annie Nova, Kelli B. Grant

  People can find a more profitable place to store their savings.