Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year
Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.
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Chase Freedom Unlimited® vs. Chase Freedom®
With quite a few shared attributes, the Freedom and Freedom Unlimited leave little to rival against.
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Dec 11, 2019Best Montana Car Insurance Companies 2019
Setting out on the open roads of Big Sky Country offers a wealth of cultural and natural adventures. In Virginia City, you can step back in time to learn how early settlers lived or explore the magnificent [...]
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Dec 11, 2019Progressive Renters Insurance Review
Progressive wrote its first insurance policy in 1937. The company originally focused on selling car insurance, but over the decades branched out to offer business, home, recreational vehicle and renters [...]
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Dec 11, 2019Best Cheap Car Insurance in Rhode Island 2019
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. with just over 1,000 miles of roadway. But despite having a population of slightly over one million, car insurance in Rhode Island is among the most expensive [...]
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Dec 11, 2019Can you get a business card without a business?
Whether you have a registered business or a side hustle, you can qualify for a business credit card. Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
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Dec 11, 2019Best Credit Cards for a Large Purchase
If you’re paying for a large purchase with a credit card, use a card with a low APR or a generous reward system.
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Dec 11, 2019How does credit card interest work?
Shopping with a credit card has many benefits, but paying interest means that the purchases you make cost you more in the long term. Here’s what you need to know about credit card interest.
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Dec 11, 2019What’s a good APR for a credit card?
Any card with an APR at or below the national average is a good place to start, but a good APR for you will depend on your credit score.
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Dec 11, 2019Best American Express Charge Cards
American Express has the best charge card options among all card issuers, and all of their cards let you earn rewards and enjoy cardholder perks.