How to activate a credit card
Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock.com Key takeaways Activating your credit card allows the issuer to confirm that you’ve received the card and allows you to start using it for purchases. You can usually...
View ArticlePersonal loans interest rate forecast for 2024: Rates may trend down with Fed...
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate In the news: September Fed meeting On September 18, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee announced a 50 basis point cut to the federal...
View ArticleHow to get a first-time business loan
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them to focus on adding information that is uniquely helpful. The...
View ArticleAre new lower interest rates the first of many cuts? ~ Credit Sesame
Credit Sesame discusses the Federal Reserve decision to lower interest rates and what may happen next. For the first time since 2020, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates. On September 18, 2024,...
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Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year...
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote...
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Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights in business model shakeup
Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced changes to its longtime business model in the hopes of reversing turbulence from declining profits and a sinking stock price. The Dallas-based carrier is...
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US economy grew 3% in the second quarter, in line with expectations
The U.S. economy grew at a 3% annual rate in the second quarter, in line with economists’ expectations, according to new data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Economists...
View ArticleConsidering bankruptcy? It could cost more than you think
Key takeaways Filing for bankruptcy is expensive with costs starting at more than $1,300. Declaring bankruptcy can have a long-term impact on your finances. A bankruptcy filing stays on your credit...
View ArticleWhy the Blue Cash Everyday is great for big spenders on gas and groceries
The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express is one of the best rewards cards for people who spend a lot on groceries and gas each year, and there are several reasons why. Beyond there being no...
View ArticleBest-performing stocks over the past decade
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to grow your money and build wealth over time. As businesses grow their earnings, shareholders are often rewarded...
View ArticleThe Fed cut rates. Why are credit card APRs still so high?
Key takeaways The Fed uses various tools like buying and selling securities to control interest rates, and its actions have a direct impact on credit card interest rates. Credit card rates are higher...
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Can you get no-credit-check business loans?
Key takeaways Most lenders use credit checks to determine whether you can repay a loan It’s possible to find no-credit-check business loans, though it depends on the lender and loan type Expand your...
View Article7 ways to cut winter costs and boost holiday savings ~ Credit Sesame
Credit Sesame’s seven ideas to cut winter costs and boost holiday savings (without breaking the bank). Winter is fast approaching, and the holiday season is just around the corner. It’s time to start...
View ArticlePlaid’s Former Billionaire CEO Has A Bold Plan To Revive Its Growth
After being valued at $13.4 billion in 2021, fintech’s data plumber saw growth slow dramatically. Now CEO Zach Perret is moving aggressively into three new lines of business. By Jeff Kauflin, Forbes...
View ArticleIRS Introduces Process For Third-Party Payers To Withdraw Bad Employee...
The IRS is not backing down on efforts to stem the tide of what it believes to be erroneous or false claims related to the Employee Retention Claim (ERC). The agency has now announced it is opening a...
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Disney, Universal prep for Hurricane Helene
Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando have made some operational changes in preparation for Hurricane Helene. The Category 3 storm on Thursday continued moving through the Gulf of Mexico...
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Inflation measure closely watched by the Fed fell to 2.2% in August
An inflation gauge closely watched by Federal Reserve policymakers continued to slow in August as the pace of price growth trended closer to the Fed’s target. The Commerce Department reported Friday...
View ArticleMonthly Expenses to Include in Your Budget
If you regularly make a monthly budget (or you’re ready to start), that’s awesome. I mean it! Budgeting is the first step to taking control of your money, and you’re taking that step. But maybe you’re...
View ArticleWhat are credit repair companies and how do they work?
Key takeaways Credit repair consists of finding and fixing mistakes on your credit report to boost your score. You can do credit repair on your own for free, but it can be time-consuming. Credit...
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A coffee shop run by a bank can be… good?
I live in Seattle and am fortunate to have an abundance of great coffee shop options. So you can imagine my surprise when I recently learned one of those options is offered by a major national bank...
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