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What Should Car Maintenance Cost You?

Experts recommend budgeting at least $50 per month for car maintenance costs. Learn which maintenance services cost the most and how often you need them.

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How To Get Your First Credit Card: A Beginner’s Guide

The best credit card for beginners depends on your circumstances. Learn how to get your first credit card and how to use your credit card to build credit.

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Cash Deposit: A Definition

A cash deposit is any amount of money that a person deposits into their bank account. Use this guide to learn how to move or transfer your money.

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How To Dispute A Credit Card Charge: Step By Step

Are you worried about the accuracy of your credit card statements and charges? Discover the steps to take if you need to dispute charges to your credit card.

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How To Get An Apartment With Bad Credit: A Complete Guide

Renting with bad credit can pose real challenges, but you can still take certain steps to gain approval. Discover how to get an apartment with bad credit.

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What Is A Credit Score? How To Understand And Check Your Score

A credit score indicates to lenders how likely you are to repay a debt. Learn about credit score ranges, the factors that affect your credit score and more.

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What Are The 3 Credit Bureaus? Everything You Need To Know

Equifax®, Experian™ and TransUnion® are the three main credit bureaus. Learn how they differ and how to check your credit report from each bureau.

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What Causes Inflation To Happen?

Factors like high production costs and rising consumer demand can cause inflation. Learn more about these causes and the effects of inflation on the economy.

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What Is A Living Trust And How Can It Help You?

A living trust can allow you to take care of your loved ones in the future. See how a living trust works, how it’s different from a will and how to get started.

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What Is Crypto Lending? A Beginner’s Guide To Crypto-Backed Loans

Crypto loans can be risky if you don’t know how to leverage your digital assets. Read on to learn what crypto lending is and how it works.

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Bad Debt: What It Is And How You Can Write It Off

Bad debt occurs when a debtor can't repay a loan from a company or individual. Learn how bad debt should be handled and how a bad debt tax write-off works.

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How To Calculate The Inflation Rate: Formulas And Examples

Inflation can have a huge impact on your spending power and ability to save. See how to calculate inflation rate and discover ways to offset rising prices.

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Executor Of Estate: A Beginner’s Guide

An executor of an estate carries out a deceased individual’s wishes as specified in their will. Use this guide to learn their duties and how to choose one.

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How To Spot Debt Collector Scams

Has a fake debt collector contacted you saying you owe them money? Find tips for spotting and avoiding debt collector scams so your bank account remains intact.

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Is A Debt Consolidation Loan Right For You?

A debt consolidation loan can combine your debts into a single, manageable payment, often at a lower interest rate. But there are risks. Learn more here.

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Trust Fund: What Is It, And How Does It Work?

A trust fund is an account that holds a grantor’s assets for their beneficiaries to receive when the grantor passes on. Learn more about trust funds here.

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What Is The Average Savings By Age?

Are you saving enough for your future? Learn about the average savings by age and how to increase your savings as you progress in your career and through life.

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Where To Exchange Currency In The U.S. And Abroad

Wondering where to exchange currency before your trip abroad? Discover how the currency exchange process works and find alternatives to exchanging currency. 

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