Image source: Getty Images It may seem like a huge goal, but it’s achievable if you follow a few tips to build your credit. Key points It is possible to dramatically increase your credit score in a year or less. Two ways to quickly increase your credit are to dispute any errors on your credit …
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Credit cards are wonderful creations. They can help you in a financial emergency, allow you to borrow money for free and even refund your purchases if you have a rewards card. Using a credit card wisely can also help you if you’re thinking about how to improve your credit score. (opens in a new tab) …
Small-cap stocks are trading near a two-decade low against large-cap stocks. When the stock market rebounds next year, as many investment banking strategists expect, these smaller companies could outperform. Below is a screen of analyst favorite small cap stocks for 2023, taken from the S&P Small Cap 600 SML Index, that requires businesses to be …
Janelle Holland Credit cards are a valuable resource, offering responsible spenders vast rewards, including funds for emergencies, travel points, and cash back. When used wisely, credit cards can also boost your credit score and help keep your finances on track. Here are three things to make sure your credit card works for you: Understand the …
For Ryan Decker, surviving the holiday shopping season is all about planning ahead. In fact, if he sees a gift for one of his two young sons in March, he’ll go ahead and buy it, instead of rushing through his shopping list in December. “It eases the burden a lot,” he says, making his December …
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(Adam Levy) Getting the most out of your Social Security retirement benefits could help make your retirement much more enjoyable, and maximizing your benefits could come down to one decision. When do you decide to apply for Social Security? Deferring until age 70 will be a great choice for many retirees who can benefit from …
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NEW YORK (Project Syndicate) – The global economy is heading for an unprecedented confluence of economic, financial and debt crises, following the explosion of deficits, borrowing and debt over the past few decades. In the private sector, the mountain of debt includes that of households (such as mortgages, credit cards, car loans, student loans, personal …
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Fund managers White Shoe Boston GMO – founded by Jeremy Grantham – are pulling the spotlight this year with their “equity dislocation” investment strategy. This strategy, unveiled almost exactly two years ago, buys the cheapest “value” stocks, then bets against the most expensive “growth” stocks. This “equity dislocation” portfolio gained a stunning 21% from October …
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Credit cards can be a useful tool to cover expenses in times of cash shortages or simply to avoid carrying a lot of cash on you when traveling. However, the bill for what you charge must be paid monthly or you could risk a small purchase becoming much more expensive than expected. When life gets …
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Amid stubbornly high inflation, a record proportion of Americans are turning their 401(K) accounts into emergency piggy banks, according to Vanguard. Dissecting data from a sample of about five million employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts that Vanguard manages, the researchers said that 0.5% made hardship withdrawals in October. It’s a “worrying” all-time high, said retirement savings and …
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