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5 questions a newbie cardholder asked me — and what I told her
Credit cards can be a little (or very) confusing, especially if you’ve never had one…
This Is My First Year Taking Social Security. How Do I Reduce My Taxes on It?
As your first year of retirement progresses, it’s important to evaluate whether the financial plan…
How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates outright,…
Survey: More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year
Perhaps your summers hold fond memories of strolling along the beach, hiking mountains or trying…
I Have a 401(k) From a Previous Employer. What Should I Do With It?
If you’ve changed jobs recently, don’t put off deciding what to do with your 401(k)…
How Financial Services Can Move Past Experimentation With Generative AI
One of the reasons why generative AI is creating such excitement is that it promises…
This Week In Retirement Planning: Social Security, Index Funds, And Bonds
For the past four years, I've sent out a free, comprehensive retirement newsletter every Sunday.…
IRS Suffers Another Defeat Related To Civil Penalties In Tax Court
The IRS suffered another defeat in the U.S. Tax Court focused on civil penalties and…
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The U.S. added 175,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment…
What is the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet?
Key takeaways The Federal Reserve uses its balance sheet during severe recessions to influence the…
How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions influence the rates you pay for variable-rate home equity…
Merchant category codes: How to earn more cash back
Key takeaways While credit card issuers use merchant category codes to classify businesses, you may…
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