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Best credit card combinations to maximize rewards
Keep reading to learn about our suggested credit card combinations.
9 min read Apr 03, 2023 -
Survey: 56% of workers plan to look for a job in the next 12 months
New Bankrate research shows over half of workers will look for a new job this year.
7 min read Apr 03, 2023 -
What you need to know about personal loans credit insurance
We help you decide if payment protection coverage is worthwhile or a waste of money.
4 min read Mar 31, 2023 -
Upskilling statistics: How online learning can increase your salary by thousands per year
You don’t have to go back to school to learn skills for more career opportunities.
7 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
Survey: Americans can expect to spend over $600 to attend a wedding in 2023
With prices still high, wedding guests are facing sticker shock when planning to attend their loved ones’ nuptials.
6 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
How to upgrade credit cards with the same issuer
Before you upgrade your credit card with the same issuer, you’ll want to look at all your options and consider the drawbacks.
5 min read Mar 24, 2023 -
Portfolio Recovery Associates under fire for misconduct
Portfolio Recovery Associates are under fire for misconduct.
3 min read Mar 23, 2023 -
How to rebuild your finances after experiencing financial abuse
Economic or financial abuse isn’t the typical focus of discussions about abusive relationships, but it’s more common than you might think.
9 min read Mar 17, 2023 -
Most Americans don’t have enough emergency savings, despite the strong job market
Despite the strong job market, most Americans are worried about having enough savings to weather unemployment.
7 min read Mar 16, 2023 -
Why did my credit score drop?
Your credit score may go down for a few reasons, but there are steps you can take today to increase it again.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023