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Is credit card interest tax-deductible?
Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money borrowed to purchase investment property qualifies for a deduction.
3 min read Jul 07, 2022 -
How making $80K a year in America can still lead to financial distress
Here’s why making “good money” may no longer be enough to avoid financial insecurity.
7 min read Jul 06, 2022 -
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 Jul 06, 2022 -
Coping with debt when you’re laid off
If you’re worried about how job loss might affect your debt, here’s what you need to know.
8 min read Jun 30, 2022 -
10 different types of credit cards
Here we discuss 10 different credit card types designed for different types of spenders.
8 min read Jun 28, 2022 -
What is a secured credit card and how does it work?
Secured credit cards are a type of credit card that require a cash deposit in exchange for a small line of credit.
6 min read Jun 27, 2022 -
Debt delinquency timeline: What to expect
Debt collection efforts will intensify the longer your credit card bill goes unpaid.
5 min read Jun 24, 2022 -
5 ways to build credit with no credit history
There are alternative ways to build credit, like becoming an authorized user, opening a store card or reporting your utility payments each month.
4 min read Jun 24, 2022 -
How much does burnout cost?
We we hear the impact on our physical and mental health but how does burnout affect our financial stability?
6 min read Jun 22, 2022 -
How to build back your credit after a divorce
Here’s what to look for, how to repair damage and start building credit in your own name.
8 min read Jun 17, 2022