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Stock Market Today: Groggy Start for Stocks, But an Energetic Ending
Investors, perhaps worried that the Fed’s punchbowl might be taken away, ignored a sharp decline in jobless claims early Thursday but eventually drove stocks to modest gains.
Can You Pay Rent With a Credit Card?
Charge! From everyday purchases to splurges, consumers often turn to credit cards. Some Americans even reach for the plastic to pay the rent. But is paying rent by credit card a good idea? Is it even allowed? The answer to both questions: It depends. By late 2020, there had been as much as a 70% […]
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Mixed as Banks Sink, Tech Rebounds
The Dow and S&P 500 lost ground amid a slide in financial shares, while Facebook helped the Nasdaq come back from a steep loss in the previous session.
Fixed and Variable Rate Loans: Which Is Better?
Reading over your loan options can feel like studying a foreign language. What is a fixed vs. variable loan? And what on earth is a rate index? Whether you are taking out a home loan or financing your next vehicle, youâre bound to come across some of the same terms. Having a fixed-rate loan is […]
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Should I Use My Stimulus Check for Debt? 3 Questions to Ask
The latest round of coronavirus stimulus checks will be landing in many of our bank accounts or mailboxes soon (if they havenât already). Should you use the money to pay off debt? Our Penny Hoarder philosophy typically would be a resounding âYes!â Using a financial windfall to put a dent in debt can save you [â¦]
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Advantages of Saving With a Money Market Account
Thinking about a money market account? Weâll help you decide if it meets your needs.
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What Do ‘Jobs Numbers’ Mean for You and Your Money?
Financial media organizations regularly report, analyze and discuss “job numbers,” but what does that mean? On a very basic level, jobs numbers, called jobs reports, refer to how many people are unemployed right now, how many people are newly unemployed and so on. But how are they relevant to your financial situation? Letâs dive deeper. […]
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