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  The Best Credit Cards of 2019

  Today’s popular credit cards come with generous rewards, standout bonus offers, long zero percent intro periods and low fees.

  Oct 09, 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.

  Oct 07, 2019
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  Coping with credit card debt when you’re laid off

  Pink-slipped workers may benefit from their own ‘help wanted’ appeals with creditors.

  Oct 03, 2019
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  Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession

  Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.

  Sep 25, 2019
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  How to maintain a high credit score

  Time, responsibility and good habits can help you preserve a quality credit score. And with a quality credit score, you can reap a lot of financial benefits.

  Sep 20, 2019
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  How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say

  The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?

  Sep 16, 2019
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  How to file a claim for suspected credit card fraud

  Credit card fraud can threaten your personal finances, but you have the ability to reduce the long-term effects by reporting suspected fraud promptly and properly.

  Sep 13, 2019
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  How is the U.S. economy doing? Here are 5 key signs to watch right now

  Mixed signals make it hard to tell just how strong momentum may be with the economy.

  Sep 05, 2019
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  Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year

  The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.

  Sep 04, 2019
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  How does marriage affect my credit situation?

  Before tying the knot, make sure that you and your partner-to-be talk about credit histories and potential issues with debt.

  Aug 30, 2019