Pros and cons of bad credit business loans
Bad credit business loans are attractive, but they aren’t without disadvantages.
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Mar 13, 2025
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Who pays closing costs — the buyer or the seller?
Who pays closing costs, buyers or sellers? And how much are they for each?
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When should you spend your emergency fund?
Here’s what you need to know about tapping into your emergency fund.
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February CPI is here. Does this impact my car insurance?
February CPI shows stubborn inflation in motor vehicle insurance.
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Can you use money from your IRA to buy a house?
It might be possible to use funds from your IRA to buy a house.
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How I’m saving $24,000 by moving from Boston to Washington, D.C.
After facing multiple rent increases in Boston, I decided to move to Washington, D.C. — a decision that will save my household approximately $24,000 over two years. Here’s what I learned about relocating [...]
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Nearly one-third of American adults now trust social media for financial advice: Why that’s a terrible idea
While social media may be a popular way to access low-cost financial advice, it’s an awful resource for a number of reasons.
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Current credit card interest rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Elon Musk’s brother is selling Tesla stock — should you be worried?
Should this sale from an insider — Kimbal Musk is a director of Tesla — worry you?
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Car crash statistics: Insight into the latest car crash fatality stats
Bankrate’s analysis of car crash statistics and driver behavior trends.
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Annuities vs. dividend stocks: Which is better for retirement?
Annuities can be great for security, and dividend stocks for flexibility.
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What is a virtual credit card?
A virtual credit card uses randomly generated numbers to protect your card information.
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Open-end vs. closed-end funds
Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?
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Trillion-dollar companies: 7 most valuable mega-cap stocks
These are the largest publicly traded companies and members of the trillion-dollar club.
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12 types of CDs: Which one is best for you?
CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.
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2024 and 2025 tax brackets and current federal income tax rates
Find your income tax bracket and learn how to calculate your marginal tax rate and effective tax rate.
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How to accept credit card payments as a business
Should your small business accept credit cards? The benefits likely outweigh the fees.
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Why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Card
Earn bonus points at Hilton properties with this no-annual-fee Hilton credit card.
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The history of FDIC insurance limits: What to know
Here’s a look at every time the FDIC has increased its deposits insurance limits.
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HELOCs drop to two-year lows, near 8%, and home equity loans fall too
This is the week that was in home equity lending.
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