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What Is A Balance Transfer Fee?
Key takeaways A balance transfer fee is what credit card issuers charge when you transfer debt, usually credit card debt,…
5 Hidden Costs of a Retirement Home That Could Wreck Your Budget
Image Source: Pexels When you move into a retirement home, you may expect upfront costs like a deposit or other…
When Should I File for Bankruptcy And What Should I Do First?
Key takeaways Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are common options for individuals with unmanageable debt. Bankruptcy may be the…
Take These 6 Financial Literacy Courses And Become Wealthy in 2025
Image Source: 123rf.com How financially literate are you? According to a report from the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center, the…
From Couch to Cash: 7 Unusual Ways to Make Money Easily!
Image Source: 123rf.com It’s great to think that you could make money from the comfort of your couch. While it…
What Are Common Types Of Bankruptcy And How To Avoid It
Bankruptcy is a legal process to help individuals and businesses manage overwhelming debt. While it provides a path to financial…
7 Unbelievable Ways to Save Money in College Without Giving Up Coffee!
Image Source: 123rf.com I remember being in college, working full-time, going to class full-time, and trying to swing rent, food,…
How long can a debt collector pursue old debt?
Pekic/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Debt collectors can pursue old debts with the threat of lawsuit until…
Three Bessent Takeaways And A Bonus
I watched all three hours of Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearings. My three major takeaways: 1. He’s highly competent, thoughtful, and…
State of the Dream – An Economic and Personal Finance Perspective – MLK Day 1/20/25
Image Source: Unsplash The weather was unusually mild for an August day in 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King took…
