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South Florida is scoring big this year, with a lineup of championship sporting events projected to deliver billions of dollars to the economy — underscoring Miami’s rise as a global destination for sports, tourism and…
Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders are prohibited from discriminating against applicants because of their age. As a result, older people — like those in other age groups — generally can get mortgages and other home loans if they meet…
The Trump administration said it plans to eliminate kickbacks involving pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as part of its goal to lower health insurance for Americans. The framework, dubbed the “Great Healthcare Plan,” is aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums while holding large insurance companies accountable and increasing price…
How Long Does Collections Stay on My Credit Report? Also keep in mind that just because a lender or agency loses the ability to pursue you legally for a debt, the debt doesn’t automatically disappear. The debt will remain on your credit reports for 6-7 years from the date of…
I’m a big fan of getting money back from purchases I would have made anyway. I rarely carry cash, use a debit card or write a check. Instead, I used three credit cards for most of my purchases in 2025, and when all was said and done, I earned close…
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There has been a lot of buzz in the news recently about President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates and what it could mean for people struggling with high balances. While this…
