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Rental assistance resources
As tenants struggle to make rent payments due to the coronavirus pandemic, lawmakers bicker over why aid is so slow.
Chase’s premium travel card just got even better. Here’s how to use it to leap back into the travel game
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers perks on travel and the opportunity to earn flexible rewards through airplane and hotels. Find out our take on the card, and why you might want to consider it for [...]
Female Solo Travel Guide
Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]
2020 was hard on my finances. Here’s what I’m doing in 2021 to get back on track
In December 2020, Alainta Alcin got laid off a month after buying her first home. Here’s how she turned the situation around and got her finances back on track.
News and Analysis
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Pandemic unemployment benefits just expired — take these 9 steps if you’re still out of work
Freelancers and gig economy worker may want to pay especially close attention to the changes.
6 min read Sep 07, 2021
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Real estate boom hurts housing affordability: The 5 most and least affordable metro areas
With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.
3 min read Aug 25, 2021
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Will the Fed raise interest rates in 2021? Here’s what experts are saying
Inflation paranoia mounts, while coronavirus variants could derail the recovery. Here’s how it could affect rates.
7 min read Aug 24, 2021
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Survey: 55% of Americans expect to search for a new job over the next 12 months
Bankrate’s poll finds that Americans are re-evaluating what they want from work.
7 min read Aug 23, 2021
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Chase’s premium travel card just got even better. Here’s how to use it to leap back into the travel game
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers perks on travel and the opportunity to earn flexible rewards through airplane and hotels. Find out our take on the card, and why you might want to consider it for [...]
4 min read Aug 20, 2021
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If you’re not paying student loans now, what other money moves should you be making?
Try tackling other financial priorities during COVID-19 student loan forbearance.
6 min read Aug 19, 2021
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Sorry, we’re closed: The inside story of COVID-crushed small businesses and their comeback hopes
The only thing harder than shutting down the world’s largest economy is bringing it all back to life.
17 min read Aug 17, 2021
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Solo female travel: How to keep yourself and your finances safe
Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]
9 min read Feb 04, 2021
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2020 was hard on my finances. Here’s what I’m doing in 2021 to get back on track
In December 2020, Alainta Alcin got laid off a month after buying her first home. Here’s how she turned the situation around and got her finances back on track.
5 min read Aug 11, 2021
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After pandemic pause, iBuyers bounce back
Want full price for your home and a quick closing? Consider an offer from an iBuyer.
4 min read Aug 11, 2021