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  How to save on weddings using credit cards

  A smart credit card strategy can help you pay off a wedding or get a free honeymoon.

  3 min read Jun 15, 2023
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  Rethinking credit: Tips for first-generation credit users

  How to reset your parents’ resistance to credit.

  6 min read Jun 15, 2023
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  What is a virtual credit card?

  A virtual credit card uses randomly generated numbers to protect your card information.

  6 min read Jun 15, 2023
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  Fed holds off on interest rate hike but sees more increases coming this year

  The Fed’s quest to defeat inflation, however, is nowhere near finished.

  9 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  Higher inflation: Winners and losers when prices rise

  Americans don’t have many places to hide from high inflation.

  4 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  1 in 4 young adult Americans want to turn their side hustle into a career

  Would you do your side hustle full-time? Younger adults want to make the switch.

  6 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  When do student loan payments start again?

  Borrowers now have a definitive end date for the student loan payment pause.

  3 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  How to start traveling with points, miles and credit cards

  Reach your travel goals by earning and redeeming travel points and miles.

  8 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  Why do high-yield savings account rates fluctuate?

  High-yield savings rates fluctuate over time. Let’s explore what causes that.

  3 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  5 ways to achieve lifelong financial wellness

  Follow these steps to enjoy financial wellness both now and in the future.

  5 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  Guide to green travel: Planning and financing a sustainable vacation

  Sustainable and responsible travel has reached the mainstream market.

  8 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  Should you tip your contractor?

  This gratuity-giving guide explains the pros and cons.

  5 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  Closing costs in North Carolina

  North Carolina homebuyers and sellers both pay closing costs.

  5 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  Best bank accounts for seniors

  Here’s how to maximize your banking experience during the golden years.

  4 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  Chase launches the Chase Freedom Rise, a new cash back card for credit builders

  Chase Freedom Rise is the newest addition to Chase’s Freedom family lineup and is aimed at cardholders looking to build credit toward a healthy financial future.

  2 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  Pros and cons of pulling money from a Roth IRA to buy a home

  It might be wiser to wait until you can afford the down payment or explore other options like a 401(k) loan.

  3 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  2023 U.S. wildfire statistics

  Find the latest statistics and data for U.S. wildfires here.

  8 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  Is buying a house worth it?

  Homeownership isn’t cheap. Is the cost worth it?

  7 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  Strike price vs. exercise price: What’s the difference?

  These two terms are interchangeable when it comes to options trading.

  1 min read Jun 12, 2023
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  Accredited investors: Definition and requirements

  This classification of investors has access to sophisticated investing products.

  2 min read Jun 12, 2023