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The pros and cons of credit cards
Credit cards are a widely accepted, convenient form of payment, but they come with potential drawbacks like high interest rates and fees when not used responsibly.
- Personal Finance
- Mar 24, 2025
- 7 min read
Personal Finance
The pros and cons of credit cards
Credit cards are a widely accepted, convenient form of payment, but they come with potential drawbacks like high interest rates and fees when not used responsibly.
- Personal Finance
- Mar 24, 2025
- 7 min read
Personal Loan
How long until my personal loan is approved?
Getting approved for a personal loan usually takes a few days depending on the lender, your credit score, and how quickly you submit required documents.
- Personal Loan
- Jan 31, 2025
- 4 min read
Personal Savings
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement explained
What does it take to achieve financial independence early in life? The end goal for many FIRE followers is early retirement—but it’s not the only goal.
- Personal Savings
- Sep 24, 2024
- 9 min read
Personal Checking
How to open a bank account online
Opening a bank account online is a convenient way to manage your money without setting foot in a local branch. Today, many online-only banks, traditional banks, and credit unions have easy online applications, so you can shop around and open an account from the comfort of your home.
- Personal Checking
- Sep 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Auto Refinance
Does refinancing a car hurt your credit score?
Your credit score may be impacted when you refinance your auto loan thanks to a hard credit check, but the effects are typically short-lived.
- Auto Refinance
- Mar 19, 2025
- 6 min read
Business Loan
7 Recession-Proof Small Businesses
Some small businesses seem to thrive no matter what the economy is doing. What’s their secret? Here are a few business ideas to consider and tips to help you bake some resiliency into your venture.
- Business Loan
- Aug 15, 2023
- 6 min read
Business Checking
5 benefits of opening a business checking account
You’ve probably heard the saying, “keep your personal and your business life separate.” Well, the same motto can be applied to your small business banking. When you open a business, one of your first tasks should be to open a business checking account.
- Business Checking
- Sep 17, 2024
- 2 min read