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You’re debt-free, now what? Turn your money habits into financial freedom for life
Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders. After [...]
4 min read Oct 09, 2025 -
Protect your health and your wealth: 5 tips to beat medical debt
Even though I have enough saved for early retirement, I still worry. As someone with lifelong chronic conditions, I know all too well how healthcare costs can creep up, even when everything else seems [...]
5 min read Oct 08, 2025 -
Sure, Prime Day has good deals. But here’s what Amazon doesn’t want you to know
There’s more to Prime Day than meets the eye, like “discounts” and fake reviews.
5 min read Oct 07, 2025 -
Best credit counseling services
These credit counseling companies can help you get much-needed financial relief.
4 min read Sep 30, 2025 -
SIPC insurance: What it covers and how it protects investors
SIPC insurance serves to protect investors from failed brokerages. Here’s how it works.
6 min read Sep 25, 2025 -
Top credit-building apps of 2025
Credit-building apps can help you improve your credits quickly and easily.
3 min read Sep 24, 2025 -
7 ways to lower your taxable income this year — and trim your 2025 tax bill
If you want to trim your 2025 tax bill, now is the time to take steps to reduce your taxable income.
4 min read Sep 16, 2025 -
What credit score do you start with?
Learn what credit score you start with and how to build good credit from scratch.
7 min read Sep 16, 2025 -
How many credit cards is too many?
The number of cards that’s right for you depends on how many you can easily manage.
10 min read Sep 13, 2025 -
I’m a credit card expert, and here are 30 things I always tell people
Here are 30 pieces of advice from one Bankrate credit cards writer and expert.
9 min read Sep 12, 2025
