F or private financial technology companies, last year was a quiet one for fundraising. Fintechs raised $34 billion in 2024, down from $42 billion in 2023 and an all-time high of $144 billion in 2021, reports CB Insights. Yet a large group of young companies, some founded as much as…
Key takeaways Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio represents the percentage of income you have left after making monthly debt payments. Your DTI is a key factor in mortgage approval. Most lenders see DTI ratios of 36% or below as ideal. Approval with a ratio above 50% is tough. The lower the…
When I graduated from college and started my first job, I had no idea what I was doing with my money. I had never really budgeted, didn’t understand how investing worked and had no idea how to build long-term wealth. Fast-forward just a few years, and I’m now a certified…
Key takeaways Purchasing a used electric car can be a cost-effective option, especially with the availability of EV incentives and the decreasing prices of EVs. Used EV buyers can potentially secure a credit of up to $4,000, but the process and eligibility requirements can be complex. It is important for…
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Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images Key takeaways Reopening a closed card could help your credit score by keeping a long-term account open and saving you a hard credit pull from a new card application. There’s a chance you could reopen a card you voluntarily closed, but it’s better to reach out to your…
Key takeaways Strengthening your credit score, setting a budget and understanding loan types are key before shopping for a mortgage lender. Comparing rates and terms from multiple lenders — at least three — is crucial, as is applying for mortgage preapproval before you start home-hunting. There are six main types…
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Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images Bitcoin Cash is considered a faster and cheaper alternative to Bitcoin and was created in 2017 after Bitcoin experienced a hard fork in its blockchain. Here’s how Bitcoin Cash came to be and what you need to know about its purpose within the crypto universe. What…
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Carlina Teteris/Getty Images When looking for a financial advisor, you’ll encounter various compensation arrangements, including fee-only advisors and fee-based advisors. Fee-only advisors and fee-based advisors sound very similar, but they have some major differences, and it could have a big impact on the kind of advice you receive as a…
You might consider an SBA microloan if you’re trying to start or expand a small business. But how exactly does getting a microloan through the SBA work? What do you need to meet the requirements? What do terms look like? How do you get started with an application? We’ll answer …
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