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Tax credits vs. tax deductions: What’s the difference?
Knowing the difference can save you money come tax time.
3 min read Oct 05, 2021 -
Financial goals: Common examples, and why they’re so important
Financial goals are measuring sticks that apply to any area of your money management skills that you’re looking to improve.
4 min read Oct 04, 2021 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Expert Rick Sharga talks about the red-hot housing market
Sharga shares why the current market is different from the one that preceded the 2008 housing crisis.
1 min read Sep 27, 2021 -
Credit card debt plagues renters as eviction moratorium expires
Renters are struggling at the household level, but there are resources to help.
3 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
How to add an authorized user to your Apple Card
Apple Card Family is similar to other authorized-user programs, but with a few added extras to help everyone learn good financial habits together. Here’s what it is and how you can sign up.
4 min read Jul 26, 2021 -
Want to get out of credit card debt? Here’s how this couple paid off $27,000 in 17 months
Are you wanting to get out of credit card debt that you may have accumulated? Read for a story of how one couple did it successfully, and read their tips on how to get out of debt, too.
5 min read Jul 08, 2021 -
Surveys for money: The best sites to take online surveys
Online surveys can be a fun way to pass the time and build a small amount of extra cash.
3 min read Jul 01, 2021 -
Can you reopen a closed credit card?
Reopening a closed credit card can prove to have its difficulties and incentives. Read our take on the process, and if it might be the right time for you to invest in a new card for your business expe [...]
3 min read Jun 29, 2021 -
Credit card debt is down 17 percent—let’s keep the habit going
Credit card debt has seen a significant decrease during the pandemic, but there are questions about how to continue and maintain this. Read our take on how to do so.
4 min read Jun 04, 2021 -
Chase increases sign-up bonus for the Sapphire Preferred Card to 100,000 bonus points
Chase just announced that it’s increasing its sign-up bonus for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card to 100,000 bonus points. Here’s how to make the most out of these points.
2 min read Jun 04, 2021
