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How a new credit card can fight against inflation

Key takeaways The ongoing impact of surging inflation in recent years has left many Americans tightening their wallets. One surprising…

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What to do if a bank rejects you for a checking account

Key takeaways If you've had banking issues in the past, like ongoing overdrawing of your account or writing bad checks,…

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The Inside Story Of Chime, America’s Biggest Digital Bank

As he looks towards a possible 2025 IPO, CEO Chris Britt opens up about his own history and Chime’s current…

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Venice Tourist Tax — A Controversial Policy

As of April 25th, Venice has begun charging an entry fee — a so-called “tourist tax” — for day-trippers from…

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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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