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Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on March 27, 2023: Rates Recede
This last week, a couple of notable mortgage rates slid lower, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
Avoid Expensive Airfare: 3 Simple Tricks for Cheaper Plane Tickets
If you're planning a spring or summer vacation, try these air travel hacks to find cheaper fares.
Best Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets
Your crypto wallet holds the keys to your coins and tokens, and it's how you'll buy and sell digital currency.
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Looking for Cheaper Gas Prices? Try One of These Membership Programs First
Prices at the pumps are a little scary right now, but here's how you can make fuel a little more affordable.
Best Business Card Printing Deals: Free Sample Packs, 25% Off Orders and More
With things opening back up for in-person transactions, it's time to polish up your business cards with updated info and a fresh look. Here's how to do it for less.
Our Favorite Amazon Shopping Tip: The 'Secret' Online Store With Major Discounts
This shopping hack can help you save up to 70% or more on Amazon, even if you don't have a Prime membership.
Save an extra 5% at over 150 stores with the Slide cash-back app
It's like free money. This new twist on the old cash-back model can yield added savings on many purchases.
I tried these TikTok money-saving tips. Here's what happened
There's some useful advice floating around TikTok, but also some shady practices.
Credit Cards
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Avoid Expensive Airfare: 3 Simple Tricks for Cheaper Plane Tickets
If you're planning a spring or summer vacation, try these air travel hacks to find cheaper fares.
How to Make More Than the Minimum Payment on a Credit Card
Making more than the minimum payment will help you get out of credit card debt faster.
Apple Card review at 3 months: It's good, but not great
The Apple Card saved my bacon when I got robbed. But it's still not the top credit card in my wallet.
Apple Card Family allows spouses and partners to merge and share credit lines
The Apple Card gets a quick update at the start of the April event.
Apple Card gets web portal where you can pay bills, view statements
The new website shows the card balance alongside options for managing the account.
Mortgages
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Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on March 27, 2023: Rates Recede
This last week, a couple of notable mortgage rates slid lower, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
Current Mortgage Interest Rates on March 28, 2023: Rates Cool Off
This last week, quite a few notable mortgage rates slid lower, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
Mortgage Refinance Rates for March 24, 2023: Rates Drop Off
Multiple benchmark refinance rates ticked downward this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
Mortgage Refinance Rates for March 27, 2023: Rates Drop Off
Multiple key refinance rates were down this last week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
Mortgage Rates on March 29, 2023: Rates Cool Off
A few notable mortgage rates have dropped slightly since the Fed's latest rate hike a week ago, though rates remain high compared to a year ago.
Insurance
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Top Car Insurance Terms You Should Know
From personal injury protection to gap coverage, insurance terms can be confusing.
7 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance
With prices continuing to rise, saving money where you can is crucial.
Natural disaster insurance: How to protect your home from hurricanes, wildfires and more
Homeowners insurance often doesn't cover damages from natural disasters, but flood, windstorm and other insurance policies can.
Low-Mileage Drivers Should Check Out This Car Insurance
Occasional drivers should check pay-per-mile programs to see if they can save money on car insurance.
5 ways to lower car insurance costs
Insurers have made a lot of adjustments since the start of the pandemic. Here's what you need to know to save.
Loans
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It Could Be Months Before Borrowers Find Out When Student Loan Payments Will Resume
A pair of Supreme Court cases could determine when the current forbearance ends.
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Reaches the Supreme Court
Republican-led states are asking the court to stop the president's plan to cancel up to $20,000 of education debt for eligible borrowers.
Biden administration rolls out 'final extension' on student loan repayment pause
The pause now ends Jan. 31, 2022.
Biden Administration to Cancel $3.9B in Student Debt for Former ITT Students
Approximately 208,000 people who attended the now-defunct for-profit college will receive full federal loan forgiveness.
Biden Announces $10K Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Extends Payment Pause Until 2023
The president's plan could completely erase student debt for up to a third of borrowers.
Cryptocurrency
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Best Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets
Your crypto wallet holds the keys to your coins and tokens, and it's how you'll buy and sell digital currency.
The Fall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried: A Timeline
Here's what's behind the massive collapse of the crypto exchange.
Coinbase Says Apple Blocked App Update Over NFTs
The cryptocurrency exchange says it's "simply not possible" to meet a requirement to use Apple's In-App Purchase system when sending NFTs.
Twitter to Begin Cryptocurrency Payouts for Creators. This Week's Top Bitcoin and Crypto News
All the bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFT news for the week ending April 22.
Elon Musk impersonators have swindled people out of $2M in cryptocurrency, FTC says
And that's just in the last six months.
Banking
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The Fed's Ninth Straight Rate Hike Comes After Banking Chaos. Experts Unpack What's Next
With inflation lingering and the cost of borrowing increasing, here's what you can expect.
The Best Way to Convert Your Loose Coins Into Cash
You can still convert change into bills for free -- if you know where to go.
What is Cash Stuffing? Breaking Down This Viral Gen Z TikTok Money Trend
I'm all in on this financial hack.
SoFi Bank: 2023 Banking Review
This online bank makes money management simple and straightforward -- all without a physical branch.
The Biggest Bank Yet Has Announced It's Eliminating Overdraft Fees
Find out which institutions have gotten rid of overdraft fees -- and why.
Investing
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How 529 Plans Can Save for Education and Retirement at the Same Time
A new rule reduces a risk of 529 college savings plans.
Best Robo-Advisors for Investing
Free up your time and invest in the future by letting robo-advisors invest for you.
Stepfamily Finances Can Get Sticky: 3 Tips for Parenting Peace
I opened joint accounts with my new husband. Then we backtracked and separated things again—here's why.
Retirement Account Changes: How New Rules Will Impact Your IRA and 401(k)
The congressional spending bill for 2023 includes more than 90 changes to retirement account rules.
5 Financial Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Quick tips for establishing a better relationship with money this year.
Taxes
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All the Money That Your House Can Give You Back on Your Taxes This Year
Owning a home costs a lot of money, but you can get some of it back in your tax refund.
How Much Is the Child Tax Credit This Year?
Last year's supersized credit has expired. Here's what you need to know about this critical tax break for families.
Are You Owed a State Stimulus Check From 2022?
At least 21 states sent out relief payments last year. Here's what to do if you missed yours.
Stop Tax Related Identity Theft: One Quick Trick Can Nip It in the Bud
An identify protection PIN from the IRS will ensure that no one else can file your tax return or claim your tax refund.
Maximize Your Tax Refund by Knowing These Tax Credits
Everything you need to know about tax credits and how to reduce your tax bill.
