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  The best places to save your money: Money market accounts, savings accounts and CDs

  Knowing how these accounts work, and how they differ, can help better your finances.

  7 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  Sell your home fast in Philadelphia

  It can take a long time to sell here, but there are ways to speed up the process.

  5 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  Buying a house in Philadelphia

  For a city so rich in history and culture, Philly has surprisingly low home prices.

  6 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  Travel inflation statistics: Summer airline prices expected to be 11% cheaper in 2023

  Inflation will still impact summer travel, per Bankrate, but not like 2022.

  7 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  What it means when your bank wants you to unfreeze your credit

  A credit freeze may prove problematic more often than you think.

  3 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  Thrifts vs. banks: What’s the difference?

  These institutions stand up for the little guy, but their appeal has waned. Here’s why.

  3 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  Supreme court ruling on private colleges and federal student loan debt

  The Supreme Court recently rejected a request by three private colleges to block the settlement decision in the case of Sweet v. Cardona. This $6 billion settlement will result in thousands of student [...]

  2 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  Broker vs. agent vs. Realtor: What’s the difference?

  Buying or selling a home? Understand the roles of the real estate pros who can help.

  4 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  Credit card rules you can break in an emergency

  Tips you need for managing your credit card to best support you in times of need.

  6 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  How small businesses can prepare for a recession

  Here are seven ways small businesses can prepare their finances for a recession

  5 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  How stock market volatility can be a wealth-building opportunity for women and people of color

  With stocks down, women and people of color have an opportunity to get in the market now and build wealth.

  9 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Nashville housing market: Everything you need to know

  Music City home prices here are higher than the national median, but sales are slowing.

  4 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Tennessee housing market: Everything you need to know

  Population and home prices are both on the rise in the Volunteer State.

  4 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Can you pay taxes with a credit card?

  Although you can use your credit card for tax payments, this isn’t a good idea.

  2 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which is best for you?

  Two top scorers in Bankrate’s reviews – Betterment and Wealthfront – are going head to head.

  7 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  What is a flat fee in real estate?

  Flat-fee brokerages and real estate agents offer an alternative to the typical commission-based model.

  6 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  Sell your home fast in San Francisco

  Home prices here are on the decline, so if you want to sell, act fast.

  6 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  Bad credit can affect your mental and physical health

  Bad credit can impact your health, both physical and mental.

  5 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  How major credit card networks protect customers against fraud

  Learn what major credit card networks are doing to prevent fraud before it happens.

  5 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  Majority of savers still don’t have an online account: Here’s why their rationalizations are costing them

  Online banks offer higher APYs and lower fees than brick-and-mortar and are safe.

  7 min read Apr 24, 2023