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Gift Ideas for Every Budget

As the holiday season comes and goes, saving money on a budget will serve you well any time of the year. These economical gift ideas range from classic to trendy and cover a wide range of lifestyles, interests and personalities. Our list is categorized: scroll to the general price tier you’re looking for (

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10 Credit Card and Money Tips for Traveling Abroad

More and more people are planning to travel as foreign countries gradually lift restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. And for many, the upcoming vacation is the first in a long time. While some countries are reopening their borders, some still have strict quarantine and testing rules in place, so be sure to check your destination […]

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Debt negotiations with credit companies

End of the month and time to pay the bills. You look at your credit card statement and see again that you can only make the minimum payment. This position is shared by many US consumers. As of the last quarter of 2021, the average U.S. credit card balance was $5,589, according to Experian. If […]

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How to choose a bank: 6 signs you should pay attention to

Choosing a bank is difficult. There are currently over 4,000 FDIC-insured commercial banks in the US, and with so many options, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Before you fall into decision paralysis, take the time to relax, review your options, and consider which features in the bank are […]

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Robinhood fined $65 million by SEC for lack of transparency – here’s how they make money

In late 2020, the SEC fined Robinhood $65 million for misleading customers about how they make money. Since then, they have become more outspoken about how they generate income and disclose fees. In March of this year, Robinhood Markets, Inc. launched a payment card that allows its customers to receive up to 8% cashback on […]

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8 reasons why your credit card will be rejected

If your credit card has ever been rejected, you know how frustrating and embarrassing it can be. You hand your card to the cashier or drop it into the terminal, expecting to be on your way home with fresh goods in a few minutes. But then the transaction fails, and the teller and other restless […]

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Is it possible to sell a loan car?

When you buy a car with money, you are not the owner of the car. At least not yet. This is because until you pay the full cost of the car, your lender is the rightful owner of the car. But what if you decide you don’t need your car, or that you want a […]

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How the Honey app makes money by saving you money

From Netflix’s ever-increasing monthly fees to Wikipedia’s Sarah McLachlan’s donation requests, some websites are pretty transparent about how they make money. Others are less obvious, especially those that help you make and save money. For example, how does Honey’s price comparison and coupon app make money? A quick web search turns up several results that […]

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Best Apps and Websites to Track the Stock Market in 2022

Credit cards Close The best credit cards The best credit cards of 2022 Credit cards with the best rewards The best cashback credit cards Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards Best Credit Cards for Balance Transfer The best credit cards with signup bonus The Best Credit Cards for Young People Best Credit Cards for College Students […]

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The Law of Buyer’s Remorse: Use It to Your Advantage

We’ve all made stupid purchases. It just happens. We are now in the store and something catches our attention. So we buy. But then what? We return home and realize that it was a waste of money. And then we can do one of two things: Try to return. Leave him thinking we’ll decide later […]

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