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Alternative lending for small businesses
Alternative lenders provide a possible business funding source beyond banks.
4 min readJan 24, 2023
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Brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks: Pros and cons
Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.
5 min readJan 24, 2023
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Crowdfunding for business: The basics
Learn the types of crowdfunding you can do for your business.
5 min readJan 24, 2023
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What is an expense ratio and what’s a good one?
A fund with a high expense ratio could cost you 10 times – maybe more! – what you might otherwise pay.
7 min readJan 24, 2023
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What you should know about Kraken as you’re considering exchanges for trading cryptocurrency.
4 min readJan 24, 2023
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How much money you could be missing out on with a low-APY savings account
Online banks typically offer savings accounts with much higher yields than brick-and-mortar banks.
2 min readJan 24, 2023
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Bitcoin’s price history: 2009 to 2023
Here’s how Bitcoin has risen and fallen over time and some of the trends driving those moves.
8 min readJan 24, 2023
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The Pro platform has competitive pricing, but the basic service tier offers expensive trades.
6 min readJan 24, 2023
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What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box
Some items are good candidates for storage in a safe deposit box, but others aren’t.
5 min readJan 24, 2023
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Here’s everything you need to know about TD Bank’s CD rates.
2 min readJan 24, 2023
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America’s best places to live in 2023
Find out the best places to live and work in 2023.
8 min readJan 24, 2023
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5 popular investment strategies for beginners
A good investment strategy minimizes your risks while optimizing your potential returns.
6 min readJan 24, 2023
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Completing a money order requires just a few simple steps. Here’s how.
3 min readJan 24, 2023
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10 ways to meet your savings resolutions in 2023
Make 2023 the year you get serious about saving for your goals with these 10 tips.
5 min readJan 24, 2023
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card benefits guide
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the top travel cards available and offers valuable benefits for cardholders.
3 min readJan 24, 2023
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Should you carry a balance on a 0% APR credit card?
There are some clear pros to carrying a balance without paying interest, but there are some potential downsides.
7 min readJan 24, 2023
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Can you buy stocks with a credit card — and should you?
The risk of buying stocks with a credit card often outweighs the reward, but there are other ways to invest using your card.
3 min readJan 24, 2023
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A guide to credit card return protection
Return protection can be beneficial for consumers who are having second thoughts about a purchase.
2 min readJan 24, 2023
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10 of the biggest changes to retirement accounts due to new 401(k) and IRA rules
Here are ten of the most important changes in the SECURE Act 2.0 and what you need to know.
6 min readJan 24, 2023
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Should you get cash back or travel credit card for your business?
Start by asking yourself how much business travel you plan to do in the next year.
5 min readJan 24, 2023
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