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8 ways to start saving for next summer’s vacation now
Eager to embark on your dream vacation next summer? Start now with these 8 steps.
8 min read Aug 31, 2023 -
Can a debt collector try to collect on debt discharged in bankruptcy?
After filing for bankruptcy and getting your debts discharged, you are probably heaving a sigh of relief. You are looking forward to a fresh start, having put your debt behind you. What if you then hear [...]
3 min read Aug 30, 2023 -
Is a person with power of attorney responsible for debt?
Most debts aren’t managed by a power of attorney, but there are exceptions.
4 min read Aug 29, 2023 -
As the cost of raising a child rises, young parents wonder if their financial freedom is slipping away
Parents need a higher salary to feel financially independent than childless adults.
8 min read Aug 28, 2023 -
What a bank levy is and how it works
A bank levy typically happens when other attempts to collect from you have failed.
4 min read Aug 25, 2023 -
Frequent flyer guide to Delta SkyMiles
You can earn plenty of savings and perks through Delta’s SkyMiles program if you use it wisely.
11 min read Aug 25, 2023 -
How to check your credit score
How can you check your credit score? And why is it important to do this?
5 min read Aug 25, 2023 -
Bankrate experts: One financial lesson we wish we knew after graduating college
Calling all college grads: Ten personal finance pros share what they wish they knew.
11 min read Aug 25, 2023 -
Survey: 89% of American workforce prefer 4-day workweeks, remote work or hybrid work
What would you change for the chance to work remote, hybrid, or for a shorter week?
9 min read Aug 23, 2023 -
7 personal finance influencers share lessons learned from their biggest financial regret
Personal finance influencers have financial regrets, too — here’s what they learned.
6 min read Aug 14, 2023