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What is the best time of year to send money to your family?
Strategic timing of international money transfers can help you save on fees and exchange rates.
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How does a debt management plan affect applying for loans?
A debt management plan shouldn’t prevent you from getting credit.
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Can you use AI for credit repair?
While it’s possible to use AI to help with credit repair research, you’ll need to take more steps.
5 min read Feb 07, 2025 -
Can you pay a credit card with a credit card?
Credit card debt can be tricky, but a balance transfer card may be able to help.
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Common scams associated with money exchange
From crude to clever, money exchange scams can catch even seasoned travelers off guard.
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How one person repaired her credit and turned her finances around
One woman worked on building a credit score after she moved from Europe.
5 min read Feb 06, 2025 -
Struggling with bad credit? How the Trump administration affects credit
You can take steps to better credit no matter who is in the White House.
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Current credit card interest rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Pros and cons of debt consolidation: Is it a good idea?
Weigh the pros and cons to decide if debt consolidation is right for your situation.
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When to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt
Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.
5 min read Feb 05, 2025