Best cash back credit cards for travel
If you don’t travel enough to get a travel card, try a cash back card instead.
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Dec 20, 2024
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How to pay off a personal loan faster
If you pay off your loans early, make sure it is the right move for your finances.
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Reverse mortgages: What they are and how they work
These home equity loans can be a source of cash for seniors, albeit a costly one.
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Should you actively trade in a Roth IRA?
Retail investors don’t normally trade in a Roth IRA, but if you do, consider these factors.
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The Department of Education reopened PAYE and ICR plans. Should you enroll?
With SAVE plans tied up in court, two old federal student loan repayment plans are back from retirement.
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We asked financial professionals what the biggest investing regrets are. Here are 5 things they said
Here are five regrets financial advisors and planners said are the most common.
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The S&P 500 hit more than 50 all-time highs this year. Is it too late to invest?
How to invest when stocks are at all-time highs.
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Capital gains tax on real estate and selling your home
Home sales may incur capital gains taxes. Here’s how to keep as much profit in your pocket as possible.
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Want to become a millennial millionaire? Avoid these 7 investing mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, but avoid these, and you’ll be on track to be a millennial millionaire.
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Chase Freedom Flex Q1 2025 categories offer broad appeal thanks to groceries
I’m excited about the Q1 2025 Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories, mostly because my family spends a lot on groceries.
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Take the 52-week money challenge: What it is and how to do it
Use this challenge to stash more cash toward your savings goals.
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Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2024
Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.
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The CFPB released a new credit card comparison tool. Will it actually help consumers?
Will the CFPB’s new Explore Credit Cards tool really help consumers? We take a look.
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The Fed just cut interest rates again. Time to tap your home equity?
It just might be. But don’t forget the fundamentals of how home equity loans work.
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Is the the Card with No Credit Check – The Secured Self Visa® Credit Card worth it?
If you have bad credit, the Secured Self Visa® Credit Card could be what you need.
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5 mental traps beginning investors should avoid at all costs
Here are five mental traps beginning investors should avoid at all costs.
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What is an excellent credit score?
You can achieve excellent credit by practicing responsible financial habits.
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Capital One Quicksilver: A great starter card that kept me happy for a long time
I signed up way back in 2003, but I still think this card has a lot to offer.
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CFPB finds student loan servicers are mistreating borrowers — here’s what you can do
A new CFPB report highlights mistreatment of student loan borrowers.
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Why do debit and credit cards have expiration dates?
The expiration date for your card helps keep your information secure.
6 min read Dec 19, 2024
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