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14 ways to make extra money during a recession
With inflation making your bills even higher, here are a few ways to bring in cash.
8 min read May 30, 2023 -
Survey: 39% have a side hustle, and 44% believe they’ll always need one
Do you earn side money? More than 1 in 2 Gen Zers and millennials have side hustles.
6 min read May 24, 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Hard credit check vs. soft credit check: What’s the difference?
Not all credit inquiries are equal. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Apr 12, 2023