Buying a house in Chicago
Chicago’s housing market is more affordable than many other major cities.
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May 08, 2023
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Do medical bills affect your credit? It depends on the amount
Medical debt under $500 is now off your credit reports, even if it goes into collections.
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Financial spring cleaning checklist: 12 ways to boost your savings
Spring cleaning is a great time to get your finances in the best shape possible.
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U.S. mortgage statistics and FAQ
Current residential mortgage statistics in the U.S.
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Investing in small businesses in 2023
How retail investors could potentially bolster their portfolios by investing in local businesses.
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More than half of Americans say money negatively impacts their mental health, up sharply from a year ago
A new survey by Bankrate found money is often a major cause of stress for most Americans.
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What does it cost to enclose a porch?
Basically, the more of a year-round room you want, the more expensive the remodel will be.
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Are college scholarships taxable?
Scholarships are tax-free in most cases, though there are a few exceptions.
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How much house can I afford if I make $175,000 a year?
A $175K salary puts you ahead of the game in house-hunting.
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How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets
About 1 in 10 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $3 billion is returned annually.
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6 financial tips to know before you graduate
Here’s how to start organizing your financial life as you prepare to graduate.
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9 top tips for teaching finances to your kids
Teaching kids about money can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
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High insurance rates push homeownership further out of reach
Rising insurance rates put homeownership even further out of reach for many.
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Fed’s latest interest rate hike further burdens credit card debtors
The Federal Reserve’s series of interest rate hikes has made credit card debt much more costly.
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The average cost of therapy in 2023
Therapy costs tend to be high, typically ranging from $100 to $200 per session.
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What is reinsurance?
Do you need to worry about reinsurance as a consumer? Bankrate explains what it is and how it works.
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How to keep your money from losing purchasing power
Inflation can eat away at your purchasing power, if you’re not keeping up with it.
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3 ways the banking crisis could change the way you bank
Here’s how you can navigate changes that may be coming to your bank.
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Fed raises interest rates by quarter point and opens door to pausing increases
Rates hit a near 16-year high — but they might not rise further than that.
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Sell your home fast in Pittsburgh
Everything you need to know to sell a Steel City home fast.
6 min read May 03, 2023
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