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Financial security when unemployed: How to budget during a job loss
Budgeting ahead of losing your job can help you to continue to pay your bills.
7 min read May 15, 2023 -
PTO statistics: Despite work stress, many Americans aren’t taking time off
Taking PTO doesn’t just help with stress — it can result in higher job performance.
6 min read May 10, 2023 -
Do medical bills affect your credit? It depends on the amount
Medical debt under $500 is now off your credit reports, even if it goes into collections.
3 min read May 08, 2023 -
More than half of Americans say money negatively impacts their mental health, up sharply from a year ago
A new survey by Bankrate found money is often a major cause of stress for most Americans.
8 min read May 08, 2023 -
Travel inflation statistics: Summer airline prices expected to be 11% cheaper in 2023
Inflation will still impact summer travel, per Bankrate, but not like 2022.
7 min read Apr 27, 2023 -
How stock market volatility can be a wealth-building opportunity for women and people of color
With stocks down, women and people of color have an opportunity to get in the market now and build wealth.
9 min read Apr 25, 2023 -
Bad credit can affect your mental and physical health
Bad credit can impact your health, both physical and mental.
5 min read Apr 24, 2023 -
Should you pay your credit card bill early?
Paying your credit card bill early can lower your credit utilization and help you avoid late payments.
4 min read Apr 20, 2023 -
How does inflation impact your credit?
Inflation could impact your credit score in several ways.
4 min read Apr 19, 2023 -
5 ways to build credit with no credit history
There are alternative ways to build credit, like becoming an authorized user, opening a store card or reporting your utility payments each month.
5 min read Apr 18, 2023