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8 money moves to make as interest rates remain high

Since the Federal Reserve started its most aggressive rate hiking campaign in decades, the landscape for savers and investors has changed profoundly.
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Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card review 2024

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Banking

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Citizens Bank review 2024: Personal banking since 1828

PNC Bank review

PNC Bank review 2024: A full service bank based in the Midwest

Discover Bank review

Discover Bank review 2024: More than just credit cards

Quontic Bank review

Quontic Bank review 2024: Online banking and cool tech

Investing

It's time to revisit your retirement planning checklist

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Best investments for beginners: Effective ways to grow your money

Empower review

Empower review 2024: Full service financial advice

What happened when the Fed raised interest rates?

How to pay off credit card debt fast

Getting out of debt fast is easier if you have a plan. Find out the best ways to pay off credit card debt and the tools that can make it happen.
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How to lower your car insurance premium

The 10 best states for a tax-friendly retirement

How to invest in a rising interest rate environment

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Insurance

Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance

Term vs. permanent life insurance: Which is right for you?

how much coverage do you need

How much car insurance do you need?

What Is Travel Insurance?

What is travel insurance and what does it cover?

How to get car insurance: A step-by-step guide

Credit Cards

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Best airline credit cards in 2024

Applied Bank Secured Visa Gold Preferred card review

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Best business credit cards in 2024

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express review 2024

Loans

Best debt consolidation loans March 2024

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What is annual percentage rate (APR)?

How much should your car down payment be?

When should you refinance your car loan?

Mortgages

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What is escrow and how does it work?

What is a conforming loan

What is a conforming loan, and when should you consider one?

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How to refinance your mortgage

What is a piggyback loan?

What is a piggyback loan?

Money Smarts

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8 money moves to make as interest rates remain high

best money-making apps

9 best money-making apps in 2024

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How to build credit: The basics and more

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What is credit monitoring?