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Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?

Key takeaways Your credit card APR can go up if the prime rate changes, you paid your credit card bill…

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Here’s how much investing $10,000 in a CD right now could earn you in 1 year

If you have $10,000 you’re comfortable with locking away for a year, a one-year certificate of deposit (CD) that earns…

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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Multi-Million Dollar Pandemic Fraud Scheme

A man from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a multi-state,…

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Would Biden Really Scrap The TCJA? Would That Raise Everyone’s Taxes?

President Biden set off a kerfuffle when he posted on “X,” formerly Twitter, “Donald Trump was very proud of his…

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Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?

Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate While rising interest rates have been a boon for savers who are…

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The Fed’s latest meeting wasn’t just about interest rates. Here’s why you shouldn’t overlook its balance sheet announcement

Key takeaways The Federal Reserve announced it would keep interest rates at a 23-year high after its May gathering, but…

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Maine Adopts The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

Effective on January 1, 2025, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, known as UPEPA, will be the law in Maine.…

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How to pay off credit card debt

Key takeaways Excess credit card debt can be stressful, and it can prevent you from reaching your larger financial goals.…

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What is the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet?

Key takeaways The Federal Reserve uses its balance sheet during severe recessions to influence the longer-term interest rates it doesn’t…

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Tax And Legal Professionals Warm Up To AI, But Trust Is Still An Issue

You know a technical topic like generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has officially crossed over into the mainstream when a dinner…

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