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What is the Chase 5/24 rule?
Opening more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months can lower your approval chances.
4 min read Jan 07, 2025 -
Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2025: See what’s next for mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loans and more
Consumers are about to enter another year with historically elevated interest rates.
9 min read Jan 02, 2025 -
4 survey apps that make money
Make reliable extra income from surveys by choosing legitimate platforms and smart strategies.
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Does filing for unemployment hurt your credit score?
Filing for unemployment doesn’t hurt your credit score, but after effects could.
5 min read Dec 17, 2024 -
5 family apps to manage allowances and chores
Digital tools help families manage allowances while teaching kids essential money skills.
3 min read Dec 17, 2024 -
Get paid to work out with these 9 apps
Earn rewards while working toward your health goals with these fitness-meets-finance apps.
3 min read Dec 17, 2024 -
Credit repair courses and how they work
A credit repair course can teach you what you need to improve your credit.
5 min read Dec 16, 2024 -
Do other countries have credit scores?
Other countries have different credit scoring systems, so your U.S. score won’t transfer.
6 min read Dec 16, 2024 -
Gen Z’s unique money mindset and approach to financial wellness
Navigating the world of personal finance is daunting, but it’s particularly so for Gen Zers.
6 min read Dec 13, 2024 -
Greg McBride’s 2024 financial checklist: 15 tasks to complete by the end of the year
Bankrate’s Greg McBride shares the money moves you should make before 2025.
9 min read Dec 13, 2024