Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate HELOC rates took a big dive in the latest week, dropping to three-year lows. The $30,000 home equity line of…
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December consumer price index (CPI) which…
Key takeaways Several airline credit cards offer discounts on tickets for your traveling companions when you meet certain criteria. Available discounts range from flat-rate fares to fully comped tickets (minus taxes and fees). Take note of your card’s eligibility requirements so you can maximize your companion discount benefits. If you…
A handful of discounted staples can effectively offset the cost of a Costco membership, according to a recent report on the retailer’s biggest savings. The club’s $65 annual Gold Star Membership, or $130 Executive membership, may look steep to budget-minded shoppers, but the math can flip quickly: a few well-chosen…
JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s push to put a 10% cap on credit card interest rates could hurt the broader economy and reduce access to credit. “What’s actually simply going to happen is that the provision of the service will change dramatically. Specifically, people will…
When people hear the phrase debt management program, there’s often confusion, hesitation, or even fear attached to it. As a credit counselor, I see this every day. Many individuals know they’re overwhelmed by debt, but they don’t fully understand what their options are or what credit counseling actually does. I…
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