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Evictions during the pandemic: What to know and where renters can get help
With moratoriums coming to an end, millions of renters may be forced out of their homes.
4 min read Jul 14, 2020
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8 ways to help pay for college if your financial situation suddenly worsened
Facing financial difficulties and struggling with returning to college? Here’s how to regain control.
6 min read Jul 13, 2020
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How soon can you file Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
A past Chapter 7 case won’t stop you from a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the future.
3 min read Jul 10, 2020
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How to dispute a credit card charge
How you dispute a charge will depend on what kind of charge you are dealing with. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Jul 07, 2020
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Recent grads: 6 tips for tackling your finances
Follow this advice for starting your adult life on the right foot financially.
5 min read Jul 07, 2020
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How to gain your financial independence
Financial independence is all about doing the things you really want to do without worrying about income.
8 min read Jul 03, 2020
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The state and local budget crisis is here — and your finances could take a big hit
Accounting for nearly a tenth of the U.S. economy, cutbacks could weigh down the recovery.
8 min read Jul 03, 2020
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Ask Bankrate: Questions about house payments and retirement, student loan debt and more
A reader asks: Should I pay down my mortgage or contribute more to retirement?
7 min read Jul 03, 2020
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Is now a good time to apply for a new credit card?
With the economy limiting financial institutions’ appetite for risk, getting approved for a new credit card has become more difficult.
4 min read Jul 01, 2020
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Ask Bankrate: Questions about negative rates, financial planners and RMDs
One reader asks how negative interest rates would impact savings accounts.
4 min read Jun 26, 2020