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  Is the sudden decline in mortgage rates just a pause on the way up?

  Market turmoil from the war in Ukraine likely is just a blip in the upward path of mortgage rates.

  2 min read Mar 04, 2022
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  Do young adults want credit cards?

  Think all millennials are similar? Not so much with credit cards. Here’s my take.

  3 min read Mar 04, 2022
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  Where’s my refund? How to track your tax refund

  It’s easy to track the status of your tax refund online.

  4 min read Mar 03, 2022
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  Travel stocks: Ready for a ‘revenge’ rebound or stymied by sky-high inflation?

  While many stocks bounced off their pandemic-era lows, the businesses have yet to follow suit.

  7 min read Mar 02, 2022
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  Is the Discover it Miles better for cash back or travel?

  The Discover it Miles works well as both a travel credit card and a cash back credit card. Learn which redemption method is the best.

  3 min read Mar 02, 2022
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  Filing your taxes soon? Here’s how COVID-19 relief could affect what you owe

  The coronavirus pandemic is making this year’s tax season complex.

  7 min read Mar 02, 2022
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  How to lift a credit freeze

  Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.

  4 min read Mar 01, 2022
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  The top 4 home renovation mistakes — and 4 tips for avoiding them

  Some tips on sidestepping the typical traps home renovators fall into.

  7 min read Mar 01, 2022
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  Mortgage rate forecast for March 2022: Upward pressure continues

  The highest inflation in decades will push rates up. But will war in Ukraine pull rates back down?

  4 min read Mar 01, 2022
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  My subscription was automatically renewed without consent

  Find out what you can do when a subscription renews without your knowledge.

  3 min read Feb 28, 2022
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  Spring homebuying season kicks off with tight inventory, posing challenges for buyers

  “Buyers are absolutely in this sprint to get to the front of the line,” RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says.

  5 min read Feb 28, 2022
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  The worst inflation in 40 years: Here’s when price pressures could hit their peak

  Consumers are bracing for a longer stretch of high inflation. But when can it be expected to slow down?

  7 min read Feb 25, 2022
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  Credit card originations continue at record-setting pace, even as sign-up bonuses dip

  Americans are opening more credit card accounts than ever before.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2022
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  Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac add new fees to some loans

  The new charges target borrowers buying high-cost or vacation homes.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2022
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  Should you co-sign a student loan?

  If your child needs a student loan, first consider the risks of co-signing.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2022
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  Citi joins growing list of banks eliminating overdraft fees

  The fourth-largest U.S. bank is the latest to cut or drop overdraft fees.

  1 min read Feb 24, 2022
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  ‘Buy now, pay later’ is coming to credit scores—but key questions still must be answered

  There will soon be a much tighter link between credit reporting and buy now, pay later (BNPL).

  6 min read Feb 24, 2022
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  Bankrate sweepstakes winners reveal plans to drop debt, save money

  Sweepstakes winners used their $10,000 prize for practical (and fun) purposes.

  2 min read Feb 23, 2022
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  I’ve had dozens of credit cards. This Marriott card is the only one I regret.

  Learn why this Marriott credit card doesn’t stack up to other travel credit cards.

  5 min read Feb 23, 2022
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  Best credit cards for pharmacies and drugstores

  Drugstore and pharmacy rewards cards are a valuable way to save on health costs.

  6 min read Feb 23, 2022