How to furnish your first apartment on a budget
If you’ve just moved into your first apartment, or you’ve decided to start fresh in a new place, here’s how to furnish your new home without going bankrupt.
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Nov 04, 2022
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How I use my credit cards to save on Black Friday
With the best Black Friday credit card strategies, you can earn valuable rewards.
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Is now the right time to invest in tech stocks?
Are recent declines an opportunity to find value in tech shares or a warning sign of things to come?
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How to protect your credit during a recession
Keeping credit in shape will reduce the fallout from a recession.
5 min read Nov 04, 2022 -
How would credit card issuers react to a recession?
A recession appears increasingly likely; here’s what it could mean for the credit card industry.
5 min read Nov 04, 2022 -
Cost of living in Oregon 2023
The Beaver State is beautiful but pricey. Here’s where you’ll spend and where you’ll save.
6 min read Nov 03, 2022 -
What is stagflation, explained — and whether the crisis may return for the first time in 40 years
Some consumers may be feeling the pinch of stagflation already.
7 min read Nov 03, 2022 -
Housing market needs to get back in balance, Fed’s Powell says
Chairman Jerome Powell’s thoughts on the housing market in the most recent Fed meeting.
3 min read Nov 02, 2022 -
Fed hikes interest rates by 0.75 percentage point for fourth straight meeting
Rates are now at a near 15-year high, but what comes next?
7 min read Nov 02, 2022 -
What is the minimum age to buy a house?
The answer depends on what state you live in, and that state’s legal age of majority.
3 min read Nov 02, 2022 -
Ally Bank launches three new credit cards, from cash back to credit building
Ally is launching three new cards: two cash back cards and one credit-building card.
3 min read Nov 01, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for November 2022: Rates get frostier
The holidays are mere weeks away, but there’s not much to celebrate about the mortgage rate climate.
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Survey: 43% of Americans say their finances are worse now than when Biden was elected
Americans were also more likely to blame Washington policymakers than credit them.
7 min read Oct 31, 2022 -
What is insider trading?
If you’re involved in the financial markets, it’s important to have a solid understanding of insider trading laws.
3 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
5 scary movies that teach money lessons
Horror films with hidden tips for avoiding scary financial situations.
4 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
What is gross rent?
Gross rent is the total amount it costs to rent a home — but it can get complicated if the landlord is advertising a net-effective rate.
2 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
What is fractional ownership?
It offers more advantages than a timeshare — but potentially more headaches too.
2 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
Buying a house in Houston: A how-to
Navigating a market where prices, like the town itself, are all over the map.
6 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
How to choose the right savings account
Finding the right savings account consists of comparing rates, fees and more.
4 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
Condemnation: What it means in real estate
Condemnation is connected to the concept of eminent domain. It occurs when a government seizes private property for public use.
2 min read Oct 28, 2022
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