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  Want a lower credit card interest rate? Just ask

  Securing a lower interest rate may be as simple as asking your credit card issuer.

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  Best uses for a home equity line of credit (HELOC)

  Certain expenses are tailor-made for tapping your home equity. Others, not so much.

  7 min read May 24, 2023
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  5 ways to invest in REITs

  Find out what makes a REIT attractive, and what to watch out for.

  8 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best retirement plans for the self-employed

  Here are the details on self-employed retirement plans, including which may be the best.

  6 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best compound interest investments

  The name of the game with compound interest is time — the more of it you have, the bigger the payoff.

  5 min read May 24, 2023
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  How much will an equipment loan cost?

  Learn the factors that go into the cost of an equipment loan and how each factor influences cost.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  What is the 60/40 portfolio and who should use it?

  The 60/40 portfolio has its pros and cons and can work well for the right investor.

  2 min read May 24, 2023
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  When should I file for bankruptcy?

  Bankruptcy exists in America for many good reasons. But the decision to file for bankruptcy when faced with overwhelming debt is one that most, including myself, consider—again with good reasons—the [...]

  5 min read May 24, 2023
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  Working capital loan vs. small business loan

  Learn more about this short-term loan and how it compares to other business loans.

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  How Social Security benefits are calculated

  Find out how your Social Security benefits are calculated for your retirement.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  How does an RV loan work?

  Pay for your RV over time in equal installments using an RV loan.

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  What are typical RV loan terms?

  Low monthly payments are attractive, but a long RV loan term can add thousands.

  2 min read May 24, 2023
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  These are the best ways to consolidate credit card debt

  If your debt feels overwhelming, consider consolidating it into a single monthly payment

  10 min read May 24, 2023
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  Latest mortgage news: Rates jump again, approach 7%

  What happened to mortgage rates last week, and why.

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  What to do after a hit-and-run in Michigan

  A hit-and-run is when a driver involved in an accident leaves the scene without providing their information or aid to the other involved parties. A hit-and-run can also include a failure to report the [...]

  5 min read May 24, 2023
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  New Jersey Flood Insurance

  Explore New Jersey flood insurance, including how to buy it and how much it costs.

  4 min read May 24, 2023
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  What to do when your mortgage forbearance period ends

  Here are options if your mortgage forbearance plan is expiring.

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  FHA vs. VA loans: What’s the difference?

  Two government-backed mortgage programs, each with unique benefits

  2 min read May 24, 2023
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  Current credit card interest rates

  View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  1 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best student checking accounts

  Here are top accounts for features like ATM fee waivers, overdraft forgiveness and more.

  5 min read May 24, 2023