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  6 signs your side hustle needs a business bank account

  Here’s how to tell if you need a dedicated business account for your side gig.

  7 min read May 26, 2023
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  Why the mortgage rate ‘spread’ is suddenly so steep

  Mortgage rates have shot up this year, but inflation isn’t the only driver.

  3 min read May 26, 2023
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  How lawmakers propose easing Social Security funding concerns

  While there’s still time to adjust funding for the program, it’s going to require major work and the cooperation of Washington lawmakers.

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  Leading lenders roll out 1% down payment mortgages

  The nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out 1% down payment loans. Is there a catch?

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  Best investments during a recession

  After stocks have fallen, investors are paying a lower price for the growth of those businesses.

  7 min read May 25, 2023
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  El Paso housing market: Everything you need to know

  Home prices in El Paso are rising, but still very affordable.

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  5 ways to invest in REITs

  Find out what makes a REIT attractive, and what to watch out for.

  8 min read May 24, 2023
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  What is the 60/40 portfolio and who should use it?

  The 60/40 portfolio has its pros and cons and can work well for the right investor.

  2 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best student checking accounts

  Here are top accounts for features like ATM fee waivers, overdraft forgiveness and more.

  5 min read May 24, 2023
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  How much does it cost to install a concrete patio?

  It’s an affordable and versatile way to brighten the backyard.

  6 min read May 24, 2023
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  Ohio housing market: Everything you need to know

  Housing prices remain affordable in the Buckeye State.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  How to prepare your car for summer travel

  Before putting your vacation spot into Google Maps, settling in the driver’s seat and queuing up your music, it is important to make sure your car is ready. On average, drivers clock a whopping 13,476 [...]

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best places to live in Texas in 2023

  Austin-adjacent Round Rock is Bankrate’s best place to live in Texas.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  2023 job seekers: A regional overview

  Here’s a regional look at what today’s job seekers are up to.

  6 min read May 24, 2023
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  Survey: 39% have a side hustle, and 44% believe they’ll always need one

  Do you earn side money? More than 1 in 2 Gen Zers and millennials have side hustles.

  6 min read May 24, 2023
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  How much revenue do you need to get a business loan?

  Annual revenue requirements vary by loan type and lender.

  5 min read May 23, 2023
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  Best places to live in California in 2023

  The best places to live in the pricey state of California.

  5 min read May 23, 2023
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  My dog needed emergency care and it cost me thousands: Here’s what I learned

  Emergency pet care can be costly – here’s what to know.

  9 min read May 23, 2023
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  Best places to live in Arizona in 2023

  Arizona’s biggest city, Phoenix, is also its best place to live.

  4 min read May 23, 2023
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  Texas cost of living in 2023

  Even popular Lone Star State cities like Dallas are surprisingly affordable.

  5 min read May 22, 2023