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These women rebuilt their financial lives after domestic violence

This post contains descriptions of cases of domestic violence, told by the author of each section. Please skip this article if you are concerned that it will negatively affect your mental health. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for safe and confidential help. If you are or have been in an abusive relationship, […]

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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Two options stand out from the rest when it comes to premium credit […]

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Credit card numbers: what do they mean?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Credit cards are easy to use almost every day without thinking about the […]

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How long does a late payment stay on your credit report?

Unfortunately, late credit card payments happen for a variety of reasons. If you’ve ever been late on a payment, you’ve probably seen your credit plummet. This is because your payment history is 35 percent of your FICO score. The good news is that you can recover from a late payment if you work to get […]

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Separate payments: using two cards for one transaction

You shop online and find the perfect wedding gift for your friends and it’s on sale at a discount. You quickly push it to the cart. Because your credit card balance has become too high, you decide to split the payment between that card and your bank’s debit card, where the balance is uncomfortably low. […]

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Mortgage Loan Prequalification Calculator: How Much Can You Borrow?

Most people seriously underestimate the true cost of buying a home. They start hunting for a house with big dreams, but are disappointed when they go to the bank and find out they can only qualify for a much smaller mortgage than they had hoped for. That’s why we created this Mortgage Loan Prequalification Calculator. […]

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How Credit Card Price Protection Can Save You Money

Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought something at full price only to find it went on sale soon after. Me too. This is the worst. But did you know that some credit cards will refund you the price difference even if you bought it from another store? This unique advantage is known as price […]

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Best Real Estate Websites 2022: Find Your Next Home

You can buy just about anything online these days, including your next home. Whether you’re in the market to buy a new home or rent an apartment, chances are you’ve spent some time browsing real estate websites to see what’s available in your desired area. In fact, according to a recent report from the National […]

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Best Parking Apps: 5 Cheap Parking Apps

There is an app for everything these days. You can order tacos (DoorDash), find a hug buddy (Cuddlr), and even ask your phone to tell you the best time to take a potty break while watching a movie (Run Pee). But one of the best and most underrated apps is the parking app. These apps […]

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Investing for Beginners: How to Buy Stocks

Thinking about investing in stocks but don’t know where to start? Don’t be afraid! Investing is actually a simple process once you set yourself up. Buying stocks starts with research, and if you make the right investment choices, you will end up with more money in your account. Lots more money. It also requires maintenance […]

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