Key takeaways Active-duty military members are eligible for VA home loans after serving for 90 straight days (181 days during peacetime) without an interruption in service. You or your spouse and dependents have to reside…

If you’d thrown $1,000 at Netflix in 2015, you’d be sitting on about $10,000 today.  Back in 2015, Netflix (NFLX) was still shaking off its DVD-by-mail image and betting big on streaming and original content. Fast-forward a decade, and it’s gone from a scrappy disruptor to an industry heavyweight, with…

Most of us don’t think much about our tax withholding until tax time. That’s when reality sets in — in the form of a big tax bill or a tax refund. When you file your tax return, you discover whether more than enough money is being withheld from your paychecks…

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Key takeaways Credit cards can have major benefits compared to cash when traveling internationally — including convenience, rewards and protection. Make sure you choose a credit card that is commonly accepted overseas — and when in doubt, have a backup. There may be fees associated with using your credit card…