Want a better credit card interest rate? Try smaller banks or credit unions
Big banks charge higher rates than small banks or credit unions, per the CFPB.
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Apr 03, 2025
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You can now pay flood insurance premiums monthly. Should you?
The new option is aimed at making flood insurance affordable for more people.
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Short selling: How to short sell stocks
Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.
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Secondary mortgage market: What it is and how it works
As a homeowner, you don’t know it, but it affects who may actually own your home loan.
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The 10 largest home equity lenders
Our list of who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans.
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Put options: What they are, how they work and how to buy and sell them
How does a put option work and why would someone buy (or sell) one?
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What are car loans for bad credit?
Car loans for bad credit may be pricier, but careful shopping can help.
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Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred
Find out which Chase credit card is best for your spending habits.
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The stock market is whipsawing. There’s a word for that: market volatility.
Here’s what volatility is, how it’s measured and how it can affect investors.
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How to get a personal loan with low interest rates
Here’s how to qualify for a low interest personal loan.
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What is an unsecured loan?
These loans don’t require collateral and typically charge higher interest rates.
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What are the best ways to pay off a personal loan?
Making a plan to manage your loan will set you up for success.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred offers highest-ever limited-time bonus
Take advantage the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s highest welcome bonus in years.
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What is the APR on a personal loan?
An APR is a snapshot of how much your personal loan will cost each year.
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What is a low-interest personal loan?
You’ll need excellent credit and good finances to qualify.
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When to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt
Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.
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How to get cash from a credit card at the ATM
Taking money out of a credit card at the ATM is one way to get cash quickly — but it’s costly.
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Latest tariffs might lower mortgage rates, but also hamper homebuyers
Tariff uncertainty might make mortgages cheaper.
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Going to cash? 5 things to consider before taking money out of the stock market
Going to cash requires careful consideration of investment goals, risk tolerance and tax implications.
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What will happen to my 401(k) in the event of a recession?
401(k) accounts often fall in a recession, but here’s what you can do about it.
3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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