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  How to use the envelope budgeting system step by step

  The envelope system is designed to help you develop healthy money habits. Here’s how to do it.

  5 min read Nov 18, 2020
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  The Fed’s crisis playbook: 7 ways America’s recession fighters can battle a floundering economy

  The Fed has more in its back pocket than just cutting interest rates.

  9 min read Nov 18, 2020
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  Best soft pull credit cards

  Here’s what you need to know about soft pull credit cards and which issuers offer them.

  4 min read Nov 18, 2020
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  How does getting married affect your credit score?

  Before marriage, make sure your finances aren’t entangled if there are credit issues in your past.

  6 min read Nov 17, 2020
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  How to balance a checkbook step by step

  Here’s how balancing a checkbook can help you.

  4 min read Nov 16, 2020
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  Biden’s $15 minimum wage plan — here’s who it might help and hurt

  Workers may be one step closer to seeing a big boost in the minimum wage.

  6 min read Nov 16, 2020
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  Your guide to Chase Pay

  If you’re looking for a convenient way to pay with a Chase card, Chase Pay may be the solution you’re looking for.

  4 min read Nov 16, 2020
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  Mortgage and real estate news this week: life after forbearance and interpreting the election results

  Forbearance periods end, government bond rates rise and other mortgage-related news of the week.

  2 min read Nov 14, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Should you add a beneficiary to your savings account?

  A reader asks: Are there any benefits to adding a beneficiary to your savings accounts?

  4 min read Nov 13, 2020
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  The Federal Reserve’s board of governors, explained — who’s on it and what they do

  Everything you need to know about some of the most powerful central bankers in the world.

  5 min read Nov 13, 2020
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  CD rates are low. Here’s how to make the most out of them

  Here’s a look at why CD rates are so low and what you can do to make the most of low CD rates. 

  3 min read Nov 12, 2020
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  5 smart ways to bank with your smartphone

  There’s no need to see a teller at the bank when you can perform these tasks on your smartphone.

  2 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy

  Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.

  10 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  6 tips for navigating the holidays if you took a financial hit this year

  The holidays may look a bit different for your family this year; here are a few tips for navigating them financially.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  Biden Admin and housing: Tax credits for first-time homebuyers, more

  Biden’s housing platform attacks affordability issues.

  4 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  Which of these house styles is right for you?

  Which style will suit you or your family best?

  4 min read Nov 09, 2020
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  How to identify financial abuse

  Financial abuse comes in many forms and targets different sets of victims. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Nov 09, 2020
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  Your $1,200 stimulus check: How to claim it before it’s too late

  The deadline has recently been extended, but you’re still going to want to act fast.

  3 min read Nov 06, 2020
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  Why it’s important for every adult to get a will

  Here is why you need a will and how to protect what you most cherish after you are gone.

  6 min read Nov 06, 2020
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  A new wave of coronavirus-driven layoffs are looming — here’s who is most at risk

  Another round of job losses similar to what Americans witnessed back in March may soon wreak havoc.

  7 min read Nov 06, 2020