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What happens to your retail credit card when a store closes?
When a retailer vanishes, your card debt doesn’t. Here’s how your retail credit card may be impacted by store closures.
4 min readJan 23, 2023
Biggest credit card scams to look out for in 2023
Credit card scams are getting more sophisticated in 2023.
7 min readJan 23, 2023
6 ideas for saving money on Valentine’s Day
Follow these tips to save money on your Valentine’s Day expenses.
5 min readJan 23, 2023
Can a bank cancel my dead parent’s credit card if I have power of attorney?
A card issuer will shut down a credit card account when the primary cardholder dies.
3 min readJan 23, 2023
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
Non-bank lenders continue to overtake traditional banks in the mortgage biz.
2 min readJan 22, 2023
What credit score is needed to buy a car?
There is no minimum credit score, but there are varying minimum requirements.
4 min readJan 22, 2023
Second-chance car loans: What they are and how to get one
Second-chance car loans come at a high price.
3 min readJan 22, 2023
Mortgage rate deals for week ending Jan. 21, 2023: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage rates have been volatile, but there are deals to be had.
1 min readJan 21, 2023
The average 401(k) balance by age
Compare with your savings progress to see if you’re on track for retirement.
4 min readJan 20, 2023
Low-cost index funds: A beginner’s guide
Here’s what to look for in a low-cost index fund and some of the cheapest funds on the market.
6 min readJan 20, 2023
Ways to finance an engagement ring
If you need to finance an engagement ring, consider your options to find the best for your needs.
5 min readJan 20, 2023
Buy now, pay later statistics | 2023
As buy now, pay later options have increased over the last few years, more people are using these to finance purchases.
4 min readJan 20, 2023
Short selling: How to short sell stocks
Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.
10 min readJan 20, 2023
Bank of America CD rates
Looking for a CD? Here’s what the big bank will pay you.
1 min readJan 20, 2023
What is dead peasant insurance?
Dead peasant policies have benefits for the employers who use them.
5 min readJan 20, 2023
Best cheap car insurance in Chattanooga for 2023
Chattanooga drivers save on car insurance by shopping around.
7 min readJan 20, 2023
How to qualify for a boat loan
Boats are expensive, so you may need a loan to buy one. Find out what requirements you should meet to qualify for a boat loan.
3 min readJan 20, 2023
What is a growth fund?
Here is what a growth fund is, the types of growth funds and how they work.
4 min readJan 20, 2023
The 3 best scholarships for college students
Scholarships aren’t just for high school seniors; college students can also benefit.
3 min readJan 20, 2023