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Overpaid unemployment benefits: What to do when your state wants the money back
Overpaid in unemployment benefits? Here’s how to resolve the issue efficiently.
5 min read Mar 10, 2023 -
The economy has avoided a recession so far — and it could be a nightmare for the Fed
Fed officials are warning interest rates could rise higher than previously expected.
7 min read Mar 07, 2023 -
Comparing checking accounts: 7 top features to look for
Finding the account of your dreams comes down to knowing what you want and the features you value most.
5 min read Mar 03, 2023 -
Preventing overdraft fees
These tools can help you get bank fees refunded and prevent the next ding.
6 min read Mar 03, 2023 -
How to save for college
Several types of saving accounts are available to help your child pay for college.
6 min read Mar 01, 2023 -
5 mobile bank apps that help you save money
These five banking apps can help you save money even on a tight budget.
4 min read Dec 20, 2023 -
What are Black-owned banks and how to support them?
Supporting Black-owned banks can help economically empower an underserved community.
7 min read Mar 02, 2023 -
Unemployment vs. underemployment, explained
Low joblessness isn’t the only indicator of a healthy labor market.
4 min read Feb 17, 2023 -
Should couples have a separate or joint bank account?
Experts say you can cut many financial disputes off before they happen by having separate financial accounts.
6 min read Feb 16, 2023 -
9 myths about the Federal Reserve — debunked
The complicated nature of the Fed’s job can perpetuate some wild claims.
8 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
Fed raises rates by quarter point, signals more increases on way to further bring down inflation
Fed officials will have decide how much of a slowdown they want to see before calling it quits on rate hikes.
7 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
What is a recession? Why the most horrifying term in economics isn’t what you always think
It isn’t always about two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
6 min read Feb 02, 2023 -
Low unemployment or low inflation? The Fed’s dual mandate, explained, and why officials could soon face an impossible choice
The Fed’s job is often to make the difficult choice between low unemployment or low inflation.
7 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
Recession odds for 2023 are at 64% — here’s how a downturn could impact you
Recessions bring discomfort at best — and financial pain at worst.
6 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
5 benefits of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike
Interest rates are trending higher. Here are a few reasons to be happy about it.
3 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate
Some Americans may be getting stung by inflation that’s even higher than the national rate.
6 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
10 ways to meet your savings resolutions in 2023
Make 2023 the year you get serious about saving for your goals with these 10 tips.
5 min read Jan 17, 2024 -
Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees
More than 1 in 4 pay checking account fees worth $288 a year, on average.
5 min read Jan 18, 2023 -
Holiday spending hangover: 7 tips to pay off debt and increase your savings
Here’s how you can start paying off that holiday debt and building up your savings.
4 min read Jan 17, 2023 -
Survey: Inflation has likely peaked, but consumers will still pay more this year
Cooling inflation isn’t the same as low inflation.
5 min read Jan 04, 2023
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