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5 tips for couples choosing a shared credit card

Bankrate writer Rebecca Betterton and her boyfriend, Jack, have been dating for a year and a half, and they’re taking…

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Best credit cards for moving

Adene Sanchez/Getty Images Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this…

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Defined Benefit Plans for the Self-Employed

Unlike other retirement plans, a defined benefit plan for the self-employed promises a specific payout upon retirement, calculated based on…

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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

Key takeaways Choosing between the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card comes down to…

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IRS Finalizes Guidance On Treatment Of Inherited IRAs

The IRS has issued more guidance on the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules—this time in the form of final regulations.…

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How I built a six-figure net worth on a five-figure salary

When I graduated from college and started my first job, I had no idea what I was doing with my…

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How to Claim Spousal Social Security Benefits

If you’re married, divorced, or widowed, you may be wondering how to claim spousal security benefits based on your spouse’s…

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How does debt consolidation work? Answers from someone who’s done it

Key takeaways Debt consolidation takes multiple streams of debt and combine them into one loan with a fixed, monthly payment.…

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Citi Rewards+ Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

Key takeaways The Citi Rewards+® Card offers a no-annual-fee option for earning Citi ThankYou points, which realize their best value…

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Wells Fargo Reflect vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash

Koh Sze Kiat/Getty Images Key takeaways If paying down high-interest credit card debt is your goal, the Wells Fargo Reflect®…

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