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  Survey: 40 percent of credit card debtors have higher balances than over past decade

  Many feel optimistic about their ability to pay balances compared to the beginning of this year.

  5 min read Nov 20, 2019
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  80% of financial app users admit not fully realizing their banking credentials are shared: Survey

  A new study makes a strong case for us to question the way we use financial apps.

  3 min read Nov 19, 2019
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  Aramco IPO: The unusual risks investors face with this trillion dollar oil giant

  Even in what is expected to be the all-time largest IPO, casual investors should take caution.

  5 min read Nov 15, 2019
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  Why Google, Amazon and T-Mobile suddenly want to offer checking accounts

  Tech companies are flirting with the idea of offering checking accounts. Should you sign up?

  3 min read Nov 13, 2019
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  The 6 best personal finance books for beginners

  These top picks will put you on the path to financial fluency.

  4 min read Nov 13, 2019
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  Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans

  Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.

  6 min read Nov 13, 2019
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  Your financial starter kit: 4 accounts every young adult needs

  These are the basic accounts you need to jump start your financial life.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2019
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  Here’s how much you’ll be allowed to save in your 401(k) in 2020

  The IRS raised contribution limits to 401(k) plans but not IRAs.

  1 min read Nov 06, 2019
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  Using credit-builder loans to boost your credit and savings comes with a big catch

  They’re not your silver bullet if you have bad credit and are struggling to save.

  3 min read Nov 01, 2019
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  Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time, but signals it may now be on hold

  Will it be enough to keep the economic expansion going?

  5 min read Oct 30, 2019
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  Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy

  A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.

  5 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  Survey: Despite safety concerns, 64% of U.S. cardholders save their information online

  Saving payment info online is convenient, but many Americans still worry about safety.

  5 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  With commission-free trading nearly everywhere, here’s what investors should demand now

  The next battle lines for brokers have been drawn.

  7 min read Oct 22, 2019
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  Here’s how much millennials can really save by being safe drivers

  Focus on steering clear of these premium-raising events.

  3 min read Oct 17, 2019
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  Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession

  The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.

  8 min read Oct 16, 2019
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  Nearly half of Americans have let their airline or hotel rewards expire

  You’ve worked hard for your points and miles — why let them go to waste?

  2 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, many remain discouraged

  Headline numbers on employment may not be telling the full story.

  5 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is

  But should all investors cheer the changes?

  6 min read Oct 04, 2019
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  Here’s what it means when a bank gets a loan from the Fed’s discount window

  This window may even prevent bank failures and insolvency. Here’s how it works.

  9 min read Sep 30, 2019
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  Survey: Lending cash to loved ones ends badly for nearly half of Americans

  Most Americans have assisted a friend or family member by lending cash, credit cards or by co-signing a financial product.

  5 min read Sep 26, 2019