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Take steps toward better financial health this Thanksgiving ~ Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame has a few ideas for improving your finances and taking steps toward better financial health this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for. For many,...

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The Big Changes Coming To Elizabeth Warren’s CFPB And Fintech Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency championed by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2011 to protect consumers against predatory financial services, has ramped up...

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Prince George’s County council limits convenience store density

The Prince George’s County council in the state of Maryland recently voted 10-0 in favor of enacting a measure limiting how densely convenience stores can be packed together in the area. Council...

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What ETFs are the best for those in or near retirement?

Americans are retiring at a record-setting pace amid the aging of the baby boomer generation, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a popular way for retirees to invest in ways that align with...

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ETFs: What they are and how to make money with them

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are all the rage this year, as more investors flock to the opportunities they provide. The trend is leaving some to wonder just what ETFs are, and what the fuss is all...

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Mortgage rates after home sales jumped in October

Mortgage rates climbed closer to 7% this week while sales of existing homes saw a revival from a dip in rates two months ago. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday,...

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Upgrade Personal Loans Review – Ramsey

Short on cash? Need a loan to renovate your kitchen? Upgrade says they can help (for a fee, of course). Upgrade personal loans and credit cards may seem like an easy, risk-free way to borrow money....

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Celebrating Thanksgiving With Little To No Budget

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet, for many, it can also be a period of financial stress, especially when it comes to putting food on the table. If you’re facing...

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How Much Is Your Commute Costing You Now?

Key takeaways Commuting can be much more costly than just gas. In fact, it could cost you thousands more than if you worked a hybrid or fully remote job. If you’re driving to work or being called back...

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The 3 Best Stock Market and Wall Street Movies That Every Investor Should Watch

James Devaney / Contributor / Getty Images Filmmakers have been creating movies about finance for years. Some, like “Trading Places,” comically depict the mayhem of the trading floor. Others, like...

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Survey: More Holiday Shoppers Will Likely Shop on Small Business Saturday...

New Bankrate data shows that 61 percent of holiday shoppers are likely to choose Small Business Saturday for holiday shopping. That number is slightly higher than the number of shoppers likely to shop...

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Over 10% of South Korea’s workforce is now robotic, survey finds

Slightly over 10% of South Korea’s workforce has been replaced with robots, an annual survey by World Robotics 2024 found. The report, which was presented by the International Federation of Robotics...

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US national debt hits a new record: $36 trillion

The U.S. national debt surpassed $36 trillion for the first time in the nation’s history on Friday as the federal government continues to accumulate debt at a record-setting pace. New data from the...

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Celebrating 20 Years of The Total Money Makeover

It’s weird to look back over 20 years and see how much has changed in your world. For me, it’s things like, The Dave Ramsey Show is now The Ramsey Show. I’m no longer the only host—I co-host the show...

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What Happens To My Car When I File For Bankruptcy?

Key takeaways Declaring bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose your car. If you’re declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you could keep your vehicle if it’s below the exemption limit. If you...

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Personal Loans vs. Personal Lines of Credit

Key takeaways Personal loans are best for one-time, set expenses, while personal lines of credit are best for projects or purchases that require flexibility. Both options offer lower average rates...

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Stock Market Holidays 2024: NYSE And Nasdaq Exchanges Are Closed On These Days

Michael M. Santiago/Staff/Getty Images Stock market holidays are non-weekend business days when the two major U.S. stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, are closed for...

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Types of bad credit business loans

Key takeaways Bad credit business loans are high-risk loans for borrowers with personal credit scores under 669 These types of business loans can have high interest rates to offset the risk of lending...

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Personal finance weekly news roundup November 23, 2024 ~ Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup November 23, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Credit is harder to get in 2024 Consumer credit...

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Trump unleashes DOGE; stocks, bitcoin and gold keep climbing

– While President-elect Trump is busy building his cabinet, the DOGE team is already hard at work  – Wall Street CEO gets nod for commerce secretary, treasury favorite picked after tight race   –...

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