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How to prioritize different savings goals: Emergency savings, retirement savings and debt repayment
If you have to rank a top priority, it should be establishing a habit that will serve you well for your entire life: knowing how to save money.
4 min read Oct 14, 2021
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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 Oct 13, 2021
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Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?
Many factors determine credit scores. Here’s what can bite into yours.
7 min read Oct 05, 2021
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Financial goals: Common examples, and why they’re so important
Financial goals are measuring sticks that apply to any area of your money management skills that you’re looking to improve.
4 min read Oct 04, 2021
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Guide to the 2021 Discover Cash Back calendar
Make the most of your Discover it Cash Back rewards this quarter with Bankrate’s guide.
6 min read Oct 01, 2021
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7 reasons your credit card was declined—and how you can respond
Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.
6 min read Sep 29, 2021
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Your guide to gas rewards programs
Revamp your rewards by combining the gas loyalty program of your choice with one of the best credit cards for gas.
7 min read Sep 28, 2021
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‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Expert Rick Sharga talks about the red-hot housing market
Sharga shares why the current market is different from the one that preceded the 2008 housing crisis.
1 min read Sep 27, 2021
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How to consolidate debt without hurting your credit
Learn how to minimize negative changes to your credit score when consolidating debt.
4 min read Aug 27, 2021
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7 tips for recovering from bankruptcy
Bankruptcy will cloud your credit, but with time and discipline, you can recover.
8 min read Sep 22, 2021