Lying on a personal loan application is a bad idea
Lying on a personal loan application may lead to serious financial and legal issues.
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Nov 09, 2024
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Types of private student loans
If you’re taking out a private student loan, take time to find the best one for you.
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How to choose a cash back credit card
Discover tips and resources for comparing cash back cards and maximizing rewards.
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What is the credit repair organization act?
The Credit Repair Organization Act regulates credit repair companies.
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Average cost of flying in the U.S.
Here’s what you can expect to pay, on average, for air travel within the U.S.
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The Fed just cut interest rates again. Time to tap your home equity?
It just might be. But don’t forget the fundamentals of how home equity loans work.
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Trillion-dollar companies: 9 most valuable mega-cap stocks
These are the largest publicly traded companies and members of the trillion-dollar club.
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Inherited IRA rules: 7 things all beneficiaries must know
Avoid the pitfalls of the process to help protect your windfall.
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Stock market basics: 10 tips for beginners
While stocks may go up or down, this guide can help new investors avoid many of the market’s biggest pitfalls.
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Extreme weather: Using cash value to cover home repairs
Need funds for storm repairs? Cash value in your life insurance policy could help.
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Uninsured motorist statistics and facts for 2024
Find out what percentage of drivers are uninsured in your state.
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How does the Wells Fargo trifecta compare?
Wells Fargo has an affordable new trifecta. How does it stack up against Chase and Amex?
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How to upgrade or downgrade your Capital One credit card
Upgrading or downgrading your Capital One card can be a smart financial move.
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How U.S. home sizes have evolved over time
What’s the average home size in the U.S., and how has it evolved?
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The relationship between credit cards and buying a house
If you aspire to buy a home, using credit cards responsibly can help you achieve your goal.
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Mortgage rate history: 1970s to 2024
Today’s mortgage rates aren’t all that different from the rates of years past. Here’s how they compare.
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How 3 Bankrate journalists used a personal loan to manage debt
Three women share how a personal loan helped them manage debt and increase savings.
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Does pet insurance cover cancer?
Many pet insurance plans cover cancer, but ti’s important to find out for sure.
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Comparing deductibles vs. premiums: Finding the balance in pet insurance costs
The deductible you choose for your pet insurance policy will affect your costs.
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point, points to uncertain next steps after Trump’s election win
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second consecutive meeting but this time by a smaller quarter of a percentage point.
4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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