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Don't Ignore These High-Yield Savings Opportunities in August

Half of Americans carry a credit card balance. The average credit card interest rate is 21.5%. Balance transfer cards can offer interest rate relief if you use them correctly. Join 20,000+ Americans getting smarter and richer with our expert money tips. Get on the path to financial success — subscribe...

Credit Card Debt Just Hit A Record $1.14 Trillion

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Credit cards are a part of the American way of life. Anyone who would like to buy a house one day will likely need to build their credit history using a credit card to get approved for a loan and...

How To Use a Credit Card the Right Way, According to Money Expert Seth Godwin

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Credit cards can be great financial tools when in the right hands. You can use them to build your credit score and rack up rewards like airline miles or cash back on purchases. While it’s tempting to use your credit card for every major expense, there are some things you’re...

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Put on Your Credit Card

Kroger sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday, pushing back on the government’s authority to stop its mergers with Albertsons (ACI). The grocery giant filed a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio claiming the FTC’s efforts to stop the merger are unconstitutional.

Kroger is suing the FTC for holding up its grocery merger with Albertsons

In the current high-interest rate environment, banks are vying for customer deposits, offering attractive rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). With rates changing rapidly, consumers are advised to stay informed to secure the best deals. Financial experts suggest that now may be an opportune time to lock...

Banks Battle for Deposits: High-Yield Savings and CD Rates Soar

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Two local credit unions are offering CDs with at least 9% interest before the Fed cuts interest rates. Find out how to qualify for the CD specials.

Some credit unions are offering CDs of 9% APY or more before an anticipated Fed rate cut

Social Security is the foundation of retirement planning for millions of Americans, and front-line banking professionals see firsthand the financial strategies that beneficiaries use to get the most...

I’m a Bank Teller: My 5 Top Banking Tips for Social Security Recipients

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  Stowing your savings away in an interest-bearing account has been a lucrative move to make over the last couple of years. The interest rates on these accounts have been quite high, after all, with many high-yield savings accounts and certificate of deposit (CD) accounts offering annual percentage yields (APYs) that far surpassed the inflation rate. That, in turn, resulted in big payoffs for the savers who took advantage of earning interest in a high-rate environment.But the window to capitalize...

12 best CDs to open before rates are cut in September

Hello, Quartz members, and welcome to Sunday Reads!. Who will soon forget the week that Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on X, after 48 minutes of technical glitches? Not to mention Starbucks tossing its CEO like a cold Venti. Suggested Reading. But it’s Sunday, and time to shift your gaze...

Sunday Reads: Ponzi schemes and pet wills

So you like going fast, huh? Well, unfortunately for you, the law says speeding is illegal, and even on a race track, you’ll be lucky to see speeds higher than 150 mph unless you’re in something wildly expensive. The easiest way to get your speed fix would be to ride some of the fastest roller coasters in the world, but what if even the fastest roller coaster in the world isn’t enough to scratch that itch?

The 10 fastest trains on Earth

Perdue has issued a recall of thousands of pounds of frozen chicken products due to them potentially having pieces of metal in them, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Friday. Suggested Reading. The recall was issued after Perdue notified the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that...

Perdue recalled tons of chicken nuggets after customers found metal wire in them

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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The events that make up Monterey Car Week, feature some of the most expensive, rare, and gorgeous cars known to man. Many of them appear at auction, where they’re offered to the highest bidder. Some Monterey auction cars sold for under $10,000, but the cheapest car on this list sold for $3.36 million.

The 15 most expensive cars sold at Monterey Car Week

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Credit unions are offering lucrative promotions on CDs to lure customers. You should consider locking in some rates now before the Fed cuts rates.

CD match, raise, or 9% APY! Promos heat up before Fed rate cut. Hurry to get the best rate

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Why You Should Always Choose Credit Over Debit

Overfunding a savings account could backfire on you. Read on to see why.

Here's What Happens When You Keep Too Much Money in a Savings Account

If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after the company that created it, the Fair Isaac Corporation), this three-digit number is a numerical representation of your credit report, which outlines your history of paying off debts.

What Is a Good Credit Score To Buy a House?

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ATM fees have hit a new record high

ATM fees have increased for the fourth consecutive year to reach yet another record high. Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole keynote speech on Friday could move markets...

ATM fees have hit a new record high

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