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  Gen Zers: Should you upgrade your starter card to a travel card?

  When is the right time in your life, as a young adult, to apply for a travel card?

  8 min read Apr 10, 2023
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  What states offer a 529 plan tax deduction?

  You may be able to get a tax break for your 529 plan.

  3 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  Selling a house in a recession: What you need to know

  What to consider if you need to sell your house during a recession — or just before one.

  4 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  Why Black women are the most affected by student debt and possible forgiveness

  Student debt and its causes statistically impact Black women the most.

  7 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  What is student loan deferment?

  Having trouble making payments? Student loan deferment may be worth pursuing.

  6 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  How much does it cost to install central air?

  Size does matter — both your home’s and the AC system’s. Also key: the type of unit and its energy efficiency.

  11 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  What is a bank run? Definition, causes and examples

  Let’s look at what a bank run is, what causes it and how you can protect yourself.

  4 min read Apr 07, 2023
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  Housing discrimination: What homebuyers and sellers need to know

  Discrimination against homebuyers or renters based on race, religion, nationality and more is illegal.

  3 min read Apr 06, 2023
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  What income do I need to afford a $400K house?

  Many factors impact how much you can afford to spend on a house.

  5 min read Apr 06, 2023
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  What is a frivolous credit card dispute?

  A lender can dismiss a credit report dispute at frivolous, but you do have recourse.

  3 min read Apr 06, 2023
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  Buying a house in Florida: A how-to

  Thinking about moving to Florida? Here’s how you can join the party.

  11 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Buying a house in San Antonio

  Home prices in the Alamo City are surprisingly affordable.

  5 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  An issuer closed your credit card account without notification. Why?

  What do you do if a card issuer shuts down your account without warning?

  3 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Fed seen lifting rates one more time before cutting in 2024

  The Fed won’t want to declare victory in its inflation fight too soon.

  4 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Recession odds for 2023 hover at 64% amid bank failures and higher rates

  Recession odds stalled to the start the year — but those risks are back.

  5 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Inflation to keep decelerating — but at the price of a slowing economy

  Will a recession be the ultimate cost of slowing prices?

  4 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Economists predict jump in unemployment and job losses over next 12 months

  Experts see job cuts and a one-point jump in unemployment by this time next year.

  5 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Experts see 10-year Treasury yield below 4% over the next year

  Bankrate survey of market experts predicts 10-year Treasury yield to reach 3.7% over the next year.

  3 min read Apr 04, 2023
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  Survey: Here are the pros’ top investing ideas and how to handle the Fed’s actions

  How should investors position their portfolios until the end of 2023?

  5 min read Apr 04, 2023
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  Sell your home fast in San Antonio, Texas

  Both of the country’s biggest iBuyers still operate in San Antonio.

  5 min read Apr 04, 2023