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Foreign transaction fees vs. currency conversion fees: What are the differences?
Using credit cards abroad? Know these fees to avoid unexpected charges on your statement.
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Does filing for unemployment hurt your credit score?
Filing for unemployment doesn’t hurt your credit score, but after effects could.
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6 ways to make money from gift cards
Transform unused gift cards into cash or other alternatives with these reliable methods.
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5 family apps to manage allowances and chores
Digital tools help families manage allowances while teaching kids essential money skills.
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4 best money apps for teaching kids financial literacy
Digital tools help parents teach kids money management in today’s tech-driven world.
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Get paid to work out with these 9 apps
Earn rewards while working toward your health goals with these fitness-meets-finance apps.
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What is an automatic stay in bankruptcy?
An automatic stay lets you work out your finances before creditors can collect debt.
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Is Cred.Ai a good solution to help build your credit?
Cred.ai claims to offer a way for people to build credit with their debit card replacement.
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Credit repair courses and how they work
A credit repair course can teach you what you need to improve your credit.
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Do other countries have credit scores?
Other countries have different credit scoring systems, so your U.S. score won’t transfer.
4 min read Dec 16, 2024