How I built my credit with a credit card
I raised my credit score by more than 120 points with credit cards. Here’s how.
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Oct 07, 2024
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Amazon Prime Visa offers ample points for online shopping
The Amazon Prime Visa offers perks for those who buy from Amazon and Whole Foods, but there are other benefits, as well.
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5 popular investment strategies for beginners
A good investment strategy minimizes your risks while optimizing your potential returns.
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How to make a home budget: 4 steps to help you know where your money is going
Budgeting is key to understanding where your household’s money is going.
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What is an ADU, and can building one increase your home value?
ADUs have spiked in popularity, but do they add home value?
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Should you retire in New York? It ranks as the second-worst state for retirees, here’s why
New York’s lack of affordability pushed the state to 49th in Bankrate’s rankings.
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What happens to your mortgage when you die?
When you pass away, your mortgage doesn’t suddenly disappear.
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Survey: Americans think money is more taboo to talk about than their political or religious views
Americans don’t want to talk about money, but there can be drawbacks to staying quiet.
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Salaries for top-earning majors may start below U.S. median. Here’s what Gen Z can expect
Gen Z can expect starting salaries of $65,000 or less — even with top-earning majors.
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Banks that have cut or eliminated overdraft fees
Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders can earn up to $400 in statement credits with limited-time offer
Just in time for holiday travel, Chase Travel℠ and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card have new travel offers to help you earn and redeem more points when you book your next trip. Most Chase Ultimate [...]
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District judge blocks student loan forgiveness one day after restraining order lifted
Millions of student loan borrowers had about 24 hours to celebrate the expiration of a temporary restraining order on student loan forgiveness before another temporary block was put in place. On October [...]
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Step-up CDs: What they are and how they work
Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.
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Top 5 reasons to buy an annuity
The main benefit of an annuity is the ability to generate a guaranteed income stream.
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Big storms can prompt price gouging on weatherproofing materials — but shopping early may help you save
It’s never too early to shop for weatherproofing materials.
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What are seller concessions in real estate?
Seller concessions can help a home be more affordable for the buyer.
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The 2024 election and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared regardless of who wins
Retirees must stay up to date on changes and how those changes affect their plans.
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9 life events that your financial advisor can help with
Learn how a financial advisor can help you navigate life-changing events.
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The state of student loan forgiveness: What borrowers need to know
The Biden administration continues to push for student loan forgiveness options.
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What is a dead cat bounce in investing?
Here’s what a dead cat bounce is and what this concept tells investors.
3 min read Oct 03, 2024
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