Do magnets affect credit cards?
Learn about how magnets can damage your credit card’s magnetic strip.
4 min read
Mar 29, 2024
Erin Lowry
Expert Reviewer, Personal Finance
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Erin Lowry is the author of the four-part Broke Millennial series, including: Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, Broke Millennial Talks Money and Broke Millennial Workbook: Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together. Erin’s been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on GMA3, ABC News, CBS Sunday Morning, CNBC and The Rachael Ray Show. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and other major publications.
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How to get a mortgage for a vacation home
It can be fun, but can you afford it?
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Need to report cryptocurrency on your taxes? Here’s how to use Form 8949 to do it
Here’s what to know about declaring your capital gains and losses when using Form 8949.
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Why I love the BankAmericard
The BankAmericard is a good choice for those looking to pay down debt.
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How to get approved for a startup business loan
Your credit score and the right lender can go a long way to getting approved for a startup business loan.
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North Carolina first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in North Carolina, help is available.
3 min read Jan 31, 2024 -
California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
4 min read Jan 31, 2024 -
FAFSA results are now delayed until March: What this means for financial aid
The FAFSA update is slated to add an additional $1.8 billion in need-based student aid, but colleges and universities won’t receive the new information until March, according to the DOE.
3 min read Jan 30, 2024