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Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say

Certificates of deposit, or CDs, offer you a chance to keep your cash safe from loss of principal — and…

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Discussing The “Optimized” Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (OCLAT)

There are many tax and estate planning transactions for clients to consider nowadays. While most U.S. citizen clients will only…

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In Major Order, Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness And Lower Payments For 8 Million Borrowers

A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked a key Biden administration student loan forgiveness and repayment plan. The order…

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Upstart vs. Best Egg: Which offers better personal loans?

Morsa Images/Getty Images Key takeaways Best Egg is a good fit for debt consolidation and other loan purposes. Upstart considers…

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Capital One Savor benefits guide

The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is no longer taking new applicants as of July 2024 although existing…

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Navigating New IRS Form 1099 Rules And Understanding Reasonable Cause

In certain instances, taxpayers are required to file information returns with the IRS. For example, companies that pay independent contractors…

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This Week In Credit Card News: Another Major Retailer No Longer Takes Checks

Target the Latest Retailer to Say It Will No Longer Accept Checks Target has become the latest national retailer to…

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Amex Business Gold vs. Amex Business Platinum

Key takeaways The American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express let cardholders earn valuable…

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Upgrade vs. Upstart: Which offers better personal loans?

Martin Puddy/Getty Images Key takeaways An Upgrade personal loan may be best for borrowers who need to consolidate debt or…

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Is closing a credit card bad?

Key takeaways Closing a credit card may hurt your credit, but the impact varies depending on your credit history. Sometimes,…

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