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Best Cash Back Credit Cards March 2024
Smart Buying Trying to compare the best cash back credit cards? Unlike most reviewers, we include cards from small banks and credit unions, as well as from large issuers.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Say No to Co-Signing
credit & debt Helping someone get a loan or lease by being a co-signer can affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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New Dating App "SCORE": Love Me for My Credit Score
Only those with a good credit score can join the dating app "SCORE." Matchmaking expert Andrea McGinty says that's a great idea.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
savings Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Biden Cancels $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt: What To Know
Biden forgives $1.2 billion in student loan debt for nearly 153,000 borrowers.
By Joey Solitro Published
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529s: No Longer the Ho-Hum Investing Device for College
Changes to the plans allow for the savings to be rolled into a Roth IRA, as long as certain rules are met, if a child decides not to pursue their education.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert Published
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Workplace Financial Coaching Has Become Ever More Important
Employees face growing challenges to their financial wellness today, so it’s more critical than ever that employers provide the help they need to navigate them.
By Greg Ward, CFP® Published
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Financial Advice from America's Founding Fathers
credit & debt Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.
By Sarah Smith Last updated
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For a Good Time Managing Your Money, Call on These Apps
Budgeting Budgeting, saving and getting out of debt aren’t normally associated with fun, but these eight apps aim to make personal finance less of a grind for you.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP® Last updated
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