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How to build credit with a secured credit card
If you have a low credit score or a limited credit history, you can start building credit with a secured credit card. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Jun 05, 2023 -
14 ways to make extra money during a recession
With inflation making your bills even higher, here are a few ways to bring in cash.
8 min read May 30, 2023 -
What is Chapter 9 bankruptcy?
Figure out whether a Chapter 9 bankruptcy will affect you and how you can prepare.
4 min read May 25, 2023 -
Is closing a credit card bad?
Closing a card can increase your credit utilization, which can hurt your score.
7 min read May 25, 2023 -
Survey: 39% have a side hustle, and 44% believe they’ll always need one
Do you earn side money? More than 1 in 2 Gen Zers and millennials have side hustles.
6 min read May 24, 2023 -
Ending soon: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card increases its sign-up bonus to 80,000 points
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has a new welcome bonus worth 80,000 points.
2 min read May 18, 2023 -
Financial security when unemployed: How to budget during a job loss
Budgeting ahead of losing your job can help you to continue to pay your bills.
7 min read May 15, 2023 -
Employee tuition reimbursement: How to make the most of tuition benefits
Some students can get their college costs reimbursed by their employer.
3 min read May 11, 2023 -
Buying a house in Chicago
Chicago’s housing market is more affordable than many other major cities.
6 min read May 08, 2023 -
More than half of Americans say money negatively impacts their mental health, up sharply from a year ago
A new survey by Bankrate found money is often a major cause of stress for most Americans.
8 min read May 08, 2023
