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6 types of bad credit loans and their uses
urbazon/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Bad credit loans often come with high interest rates and may…
How I’m combating unexpected pet care costs with my VentureOne card
On the surface, the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is a travel card. Under the surface, it’s a flat-rate…
Measuring Debt—With 16 Cash-Rich Companies
Debt to equity doesn’t mean much. What counts is debt to enterprise value. Written by Hyunsoo Rim and Segun Olakoyenikan;…
Why Eliminating Tax On Social Security Benefits Is Bad Policy
Former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump has joined other politicians advocating for abolishing taxes on Social Security benefits.…
The Fed’s Interest Rate Meeting Is Optimism Mixed With Uncertainty
For the vast majority of people in the U.S., the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions don’t directly matter much. Sure,…
My Dad Passed Away. How Can I Access His Retirement Funds?
When faced with the death of a parent, many find themselves asking whether they can claim their parent’s retirement funds.…
5 things to know about unsecured home improvement loans
Key takeaways Unsecured home improvement loans can be a financing solution when you need quick funding, don’t want to dip…
How to pay off credit card debt
Key takeaways Excess credit card debt can be stressful, and it can prevent you from reaching your larger financial goals.…
‘Your Voice At IRS’ Is Optimistic About Levels Of Taxpayer Service After Difficult Years
At the height of the pandemic, between October 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) received…
The 50 Over 50 Reflects On 50 Years Of Equal Credit Access For Women
In 1974, President Gerald Ford signed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act into law, making it illegal for lenders to require…
