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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
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  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
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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 Jul 06, 2022
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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