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My bank closed my account. What can I do about?
Learn why a bank could close your account.
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Knowing how fixed and variable expenses differ can help you improve your finances.
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What is a joint bank account?
A joint bank account can make financial life easier for couples and business owners.
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Survey: The average American feels they need to earn over $186K a year just to live comfortably
Few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to be comfortable.
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Top 18 tips for CD savers
These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.
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Bank of America near me: Find branches and ATMs close by
Looking for a nearby Bank of America location or ATM? Here’s how to find the closest ones.
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Meet ALICE: 29% of American households who earn above poverty level but don’t have enough to make ends meet
Barely above the poverty line, ALICE households struggle to make ends meet.
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The 15 largest banks in the US
Even the smallest of these big banks has enormously deep pockets.
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Available balance vs. current balance: What’s the difference?
Your bank accounts have two separate balances: the current balance and the available balance. Here’s the distinction.
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17 legitimate ways to get money fast
Here are some places to look for a source of funds.
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Where to get a money order: Best places to purchase one
You can get a money order from many places. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden versus Trump’s economy: How the 2024 presidential candidates stack up on inflation, jobs and more
The historic rematch likely comes down to whose economic legacy outshines the other.
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CDs or Fixed Annuities: Which is a better way to save for retirement?
CDs and fixed annuities can be great retirement options. Here are the differences.
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Banks are relying more on brokered CDs as consumers shifted money out of low-interest accounts, FDIC data indicates
Consumers move to interest-bearing accounts; banks increase funds for brokered CDs.
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Study: Women can miss out on over $500,000 in career earnings — just by being mothers
A new Bankrate analysis shows mothers earned 31 percent less in wages than fathers in 2023.
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12 simple ways to make $100 fast
Even earning as little as $100 in extra income here and there can give you added spending money.
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List of monthly expenses to include in your budget
Here are some of the most common monthly expenses to factor into your budget.
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What is spaving? (And did I really need 7 boxes of Goldfish crackers?)
Today was a good day to stock up on Goldfish crackers at my local grocery store. A large sign announced that buying seven or more snack-sized cartons allows you to get them at a discounted price of $1 [...]
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Freeganism: The unusual way to save thousands a year
Freeganism challenges consumer culture and capitalism. Here’s what you need to know.
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