Is impulse shopping putting your budget in the red? Try ‘slow shopping’
Slow shopping has been growing in popularity despite potential drawbacks.
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Nov 21, 2024
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Can closed accounts be removed from your credit report?
Closed accounts listed on your credit report are removed after a set amount of time – depending on the status.
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Bitcoin just hit $99,000: What if you’d invested $1,000 in Bitcoin 10 years ago?
Here’s how much you’d have now if you invested in Bitcoin 10 years ago.
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As you’re shopping this season, beware these common holiday scams
Keep an eye out for scams this holiday season.
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The option Greeks: The key factors that move option prices
Here’s how the option Greeks work and the key things you need to know about them.
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How to calculate taxes on an inherited annuity
Here are key things to know about inherited annuities and how to calculate taxes.
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What is Bitcoin?
Some say Bitcoin is the future of currency while others decry it as just a speculative bubble.
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What are commission-free annuities and are they good for retirement?
Thinking of purchasing a commission-free annuity? Here’s what you should know.
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1 in 4 people say they’ll go into debt for the holidays. Is social media to blame?
Is social media to blame for holiday debt? Learn how to avoid its influence.
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Triple witching: What that means and when to expect the next triple-witching date
Here’s what triple witching is, when it takes place and how investors can benefit.
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Prices still at record levels even as existing-home sales tick up
Home prices hit a new record high for October, according to NAR.
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Homeownership is getting unaffordable for the middle class
A key part of the American Dream grows out of reach for many.
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What are annuities and how do they work?
Bankrate explores what annuities are, how they work and who they can benefit.
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Survey: More than half of workers expect to rely on Social Security benefits when they retire, yet 73% are concerned they won’t get them
With Social Security funds projected to run out, Gen Xers are worried about their benefits.
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HELOCs fall to new 2024 lows, nearing 8.5%
HELOC rates fell to new 52-week lows, while home equity loans were steady.
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What financial therapists want you to know about your maxed out credit cards
A maxed out credit card is as much an emotional issue as it’s a financial one.
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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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What is the average personal loan interest rate?
Personal loan interest rates today are unusually high, thanks to market forces.
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Stocks vs. bonds: Which is a better choice for you?
Stocks or bonds? Here’s how to decide which investment is right for you.
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