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  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.

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Soon you can pay your flood insurance premium monthly. Should you?

  The new option is aimed at making flood insurance affordable for more people.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  10 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  The 10 largest home equity lenders

  Our list of who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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?

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  What are car loans for bad credit?

  Car loans for bad credit may be pricier, but careful shopping can help.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

  Find out which Chase credit card is best for your spending habits.

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  What is an unsecured loan?

  These loans don’t require collateral and typically charge higher interest rates.

  6 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Chase Sapphire Preferred offers highest-ever 100K limited-time bonus

  Take advantage the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s highest welcome bonus in years.

  8 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  What is a low-interest personal loan?

  You’ll need excellent credit and good finances to qualify.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Latest tariffs might lower mortgage rates, but also hamper homebuyers

  Tariff uncertainty might make mortgages cheaper.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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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