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Southwest Rapid Rewards guide
Key takeaways The Southwest Rapid Rewards program is popular among families due to its generous redemption options and lack of…
Available balance vs. current balance: What’s the difference?
Westend61/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with…
New IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Guy Ficco Outlines Vision And Hiring Plans
Earlier this year, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) got a new chief: Guy Ficco. Ficco isn't a stranger to the organization.…
Digital Bank Chime Buys Salt Labs In New Strategic Bid To Sell To Employers
Chime, the largest digital bank in the U.S. that offers services ranging from free checking accounts to secured credit cards,…
When I Claim My $3,000 Social Security, Will My Wife Automatically Get a Spousal Benefit?
When you file for Social Security, your spouse becomes eligible for payments known as spousal benefits. However, they won’t receive…
How to request a credit line increase with Discover
Key takeaways You can request a credit line increase with Discover by filling out a form online or via the…
Meet ALICE: 29% of American households who earn above poverty level but don’t have enough to make ends meet
Persistent inflation in recent years has taken a toll on Americans in multiple ways. For instance, according to Bankrate’s money…
This Week In Credit Card News: A Card That Instantly Gives You A $200 Amazon Gift Card
You Can Get an Instant $200 Amazon Gift Card Ahead of Prime Day If you’re shopping Amazon Prime Day this…
Major Tax Changes Are Coming In 2026. Are You Ready?
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner.…
Price To Book, With 14 Cheap Stocks
A low price relative to book value used to signal a bargain. Nowadays it provides only a hint of value.…
