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Starting your first post-college job? 6 passive income ideas
Key takeaways Passive income requires little to no daily effort to maintain and can serve as a financial cushion for…
Credit card rewards are annoying, a new government report shows. Here’s how to avoid common pain points
People love their credit card rewards. Except when they don’t, which according to a new government report is actually a…
Chase new account promotions: Bonuses for checking accounts
Customers looking to cash in on sign-up bonuses with a new checking account should consider what Chase Bank has to…
M&T Bank vs. LightStream: Which offers better personal loans?
Viorel Kurnosov/Getty Images Banks are a good starting point when browsing for personal loans. This is especially true if you’re…
Can credit cards help you go back to college or make a career change?
Key takeaways Credit cards can be used to pay college tuition and fees, or to cover additional higher education expenses…
Most savings accounts still come with limits on withdrawals even after Regulation D lifted them
A little more than four years ago, the Federal Reserve removed withdrawal limitations that banks had to enforce on savings…
Old National Bank vs. Happy Money: Which offers better personal loans?
Anastasiia Voloshko/Getty Images Overall, Old National Bank offers minimum rates below 10 percent with a wide repayment terms ranging from…
Should you get a cash back or travel credit card for your business?
Tony Anderson/Getty Images Key takeaways Cash back cards let you earn rewards on multiple spending categories and redeem your cash…
How does a personal loan affect your credit score?
Key takeaways Personal loans can be both good for and detrimental to your credit score, depending on how they are…
How is credit card interest calculated?
Key takeaways Credit card interest can add up quickly, so it's important to know how it’s calculated and when it…
