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‘No fuss, no gimmicks.’ This credit card is now offering 0% interest for 15 months, unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases and no annual fee. Is it right for you?

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Here’s how to get 5% cash back on Amazon purchases and a $100 Amazon gift card ahead of October Prime Day

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It’s been named the No. 1 business credit card in America — and it’s now offering a $750 cash bonus. But is this card right for you?

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Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card right for you?

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‘The largest year-over-year jump in the 20-year history.’ Americans now have record credit card debt — here are 3 smarter ways to deal with it.

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The Fed hinted it could pause rate hikes. Here are 4 things you may want to do with your money right now: ‘There’s no advantage to waiting.’

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended travel credit card in America

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Americans paid more than $133 billion in credit card interest and fees last year. Here’s how to pay 0% for 21 months. Do you qualify?

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Meta’s stock soars toward record on first-ever dividend — but Zuckerberg sees ‘unpredictable and volatile’ years ahead

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Amazon’s big earnings beat and upbeat cloud talk send its stock soaring

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Meta stuns Wall Street with its first dividend. Amazon and Alphabet could be next.

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How to start planning for your retirement as a teenager

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

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Mortgage rates dip after Fed meeting. Freddie Mac expects rates to decline more.

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Medical-device makers’ stocks jump as procedures keep going strong

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Best Buy has a new $49.99 membership program with perks like free two-day shipping. Should you go for it?

May. 12, 2023 at 3:19 p.m. ET by Maddy Perkins
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‘Great for consumers with fair or limited credit.’ This ‘hassle-free’ credit card offers a $0 annual fee and is pretty easy to qualify for. Is it the smart choice for you?

May. 5, 2023 at 10:08 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again, its fastest stream of hikes in 40 years. 2 important money moves to make now

May. 3, 2023 at 2:37 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Will it soon be harder to get a credit card or loan?  Pros say such a ‘credit crunch’ may have already begun. Consider doing these 3 things now to prepare.

May. 2, 2023 at 1:32 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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$1,000 anyone? Credit cards with the best cash bonus offers in April 2023

Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:48 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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With 2.2 million followers, he’s one of America’s most successful financial TikTokers. He recommends this simple credit card strategy: ‘A pretty easy way to make money.’

Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:01 p.m. ET by Brienne Walsh
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‘Under-the-radar gem.’ This credit card offers a sign-up bonus worth up to $600 and ‘generous’ points on travel, groceries and dining. But should you bite? 

Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:12 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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The $1,000 cash bonus is here. Credit card companies are dangling big perks like this to small businesses to sign up. Is it worth it?

Apr. 6, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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A 0% balance transfer for up to 21 months and 0% on new purchases: Here are 3 balance transfer credit cards to consider now

Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:29 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Despite its $395 annual fee, this travel rewards credit card ‘packs a punch’ with one reviewer saying it’s ‘one of the best cards we’ve ever reviewed.’ But is it right for you?

Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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‘Been there, done that.’ Suze Orman admits to making this ‘5-figure’ money mistake — but pros say there’s a very good way to fix it

Feb. 18, 2023 at 6:06 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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What does the senior economist for a roughly $560 million lending platform carry in his wallet?  Just one single credit card — and we found out what it was, and why it’s the only one

Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:03 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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This credit card is offering 6% cash back at the grocery store — and it’s not the only one with lucrative grocery cash back offers right now

Feb. 9, 2023 at 8:52 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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I have $20K in credit card debt that costs me $400 a month just in interest. Should I use a personal loan to refinance it?

Feb. 4, 2023 at 2:01 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Paying interest on your credit card? There’s ‘a lot of competition’ on 0% balance transfer offers right now — and that’s good news for consumers

Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:14 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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U.S. debt is growing at a record pace. Here are 9 of the best balance transfer credit cards right now, some with 0% interest for up to 21 months

Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:09 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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6 proven strategies to pay off credit card debt faster in 2023

Dec. 27, 2022 at 11:56 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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1 in 4 Americans made this money move this year, and it has Suze Orman “worried” — but for some of you, it’s actually a lucrative move

Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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‘You don’t get [this] when you pay any other way.’ Why this may be the No. 1 way to pay for your holiday gifts — but only if you’re smart about it

Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:21 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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‘No other card comes with as much perk potential.’ This credit card may be the ultimate card for frequent travelers — that is, if you can stomach the $695 annual fee

Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:49 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson