Home prices are rising faster than your down payment fund: What to do
High housing prices are putting many properties out of reach for buyers. Here’s some ways around that.
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Sep 14, 2021
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Can a credit card company come after my house?
If you own your primary residence, you may be wondering if creditors could get their hands on it.
3 min read Sep 13, 2021 -
The repo market, explained — and why the Fed has pumped hundreds of billions into it
You might not know it, but the repo market is the bedrock for the financial system.
9 min read Sep 10, 2021 -
What does the Delta variant mean for travel credit cards?
Just when we thought we were almost finished with COVID-19, the Delta variant threw us a curve ball.
3 min read Sep 10, 2021 -
Credit card debt plagues renters as eviction moratorium expires
Renters are struggling at the household level, but there are resources to help.
3 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
Get up to 40% more value for Amex points redeemed with transfer partners
Amex is offering more for Membership Rewards points redeemed through airline and hotel partners.
2 min read Sep 01, 2021 -
How small businesses can financially prepare for another shutdown
With mask recommendations back, small-business owners are wondering if shutdown is around the corner.
5 min read Aug 31, 2021 -
Should I pay for a canceled order that was delivered?
If you have buyer’s remorse, are you still responsible for the payment?
3 min read Aug 30, 2021 -
Mastercard to phase out magnetic stripe cards
Magnetic stripe credit cards are a 1960s innovation that will soon become a historical artifact.
2 min read Aug 27, 2021 -
Poll: 9 in 10 U.S. adults hit by price hikes in 2021
Most Americans report paying more for essentials like gas and groceries.
6 min read Aug 24, 2021 -
American Express, Discover continue to dominate credit card satisfaction
Credit card customer satisfaction is yet again a two-horse race in 2021.
3 min read Aug 20, 2021 -
How digital staging can help your home listing pop
Sprucing up a room through photo editing can make a home listing more appealing to buyers
3 min read Aug 20, 2021 -
American AAdvantage partners with Citi ThankYou—at least for now
Move quickly if you want to turn your Citi ThankYou points into American miles. This guide explains how long you have to do this and which credit cards qualify.
3 min read Aug 19, 2021 -
Sorry, we’re closed: The inside story of COVID-crushed small businesses and their comeback hopes
The only thing harder than shutting down the world’s largest economy is bringing it all back to life.
17 min read Aug 17, 2021 -
Should I upgrade from a college credit card after graduation?
Our expert weighs in on this common question for credit-savvy grads.
3 min read Aug 16, 2021 -
Chase Sapphire Preferred offers new benefits. Are more changes coming?
Don’t wait to claim these sky-high travel benefits.
2 min read Aug 13, 2021 -
Best credit cards with annual credits
While cards with a high annual fee may be a big investment, the rewards might make it worth it for you. Read which cards are our top picks for ones that include annual credits, and find out which one is [...]
5 min read Aug 13, 2021 -
2020 was hard on my finances. Here’s what I’m doing in 2021 to get back on track
In December 2020, Alainta Alcin got laid off a month after buying her first home. Here’s how she turned the situation around and got her finances back on track.
5 min read Aug 11, 2021 -
Chase upgrades Chase Sapphire and Reserve card offerings
Starting August 17th, Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve will feature some new card benefits along with boosted rewards available to both new and existing cardholders.
3 min read Aug 10, 2021 -
Can you get a life insurance policy during COVID-19?
It’s still possible to get a life insurance policy. Here’s what else you need to know.
5 min read Aug 05, 2021
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