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After a few weeks of back-and-forth, President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan became a reality in March 2021—and with it came a third stimulus check hitting Americans’ bank accounts. But the American Rescue Plan had a lot more stuff in it than just the stimulus checks. The Biden administration called the…
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This probably won’t shock you. Turns out, food is where Americans tend to overspend the most. So it’s probably top of mind for you too! Maybe you’re wanting to rein in that grocery budget but you’re worried you can’t do it and still eat well. Don’t worry! Eating healthy and…
Have you ever had conversations with your grandparents about the good ole days? Back then, Grandpa could take Grandma to dinner and a movie for less than two bucks, a gallon of milk cost just 75 cents, and they bought their first home for less than $10,000.1,2,3 These days, those…
Key takeaways If you have a Chase credit card that earns rewards, you can redeem for airfare, hotel stays, car rentals, cruises and more through Chase Travel — the travel portal offered by this issuer. Where most travel bookings through Chase offer 1 cent per point in value, premium Chase…
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images The option Greeks are key metrics that you need to know if you’re trading options. The Greeks help traders understand how options prices will move in response to changes in major factors such as the stock price and time — vital information for traders anticipating option movements. Here’s…
When it comes to money, you’re either a spender or a saver, a free spirit or a nerd, an experience junkie or a lover of things . . . these are all tendencies that show up in the way we deal with our money. And while it helps to know…
Key takeaways Life insurance is possible for people with criminal records, but approval varies by insurer. Recent or severe convictions may limit options to guaranteed issue policies, which don’t require background checks but offer limited coverage. Working with an insurance broker can help identify companies that are more likely to…
There’s an old saying—caveat emptor, or “let the buyer beware” in Latin. What exactly should you beware of? Well, whether you know it or not, you’re being targeted every day by companies who want you to buy now and think later. And they’ve come up with some pretty clever ways…
Key takeaways Advertising on social media has ramped up in recent years, making impulse shopping easier than ever. Social media shopping and travel expenses during the holidays can lead to debt for some Americans. Try waiting before making a purchase, unfollowing influencers and finding travel hacks to avoid overspending this…
Bitcoin is one kind of digital currency or cryptocurrency, a medium of exchange that exists exclusively online. The currency broke into mainstream consciousness in 2017, as its price ran up thousands of dollars over the course of the year. More recently, after plummeting massively in 2022, the crypto soared in…
Hey, have you heard? Navient is canceling a bunch of student loans! But don’t blast that celebration playlist just yet. Not everyone gets a piece of this pie. If you’re wondering, Will Navient cancel my student loans? keep reading. We’re breaking down exactly what’s happening with the latest Navient student…
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