How to use Twitter to save cash
Twitter isn't just for chatting. The social networking site can also be a tool to find deals and discounts.
Retirement in your 20s
The earlier you begin investing, the better your prospects for getting rich.
3 ways to master a credit card
Your card rates are growing, and it may not be your credit that's the problem. It may be the bank's.
Get payback for volunteer work
National service organizations are expanding to help students pay for college. Are they worth it?
4 ways to handle overdue student debt
College graduates who fall behind on student loans can turn to these tips to get back on track.
The basics of money market funds
Lay away cash for an emergency fund or other short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.
Are charge cards bad for credit scores?
The impact of a charge card, like an American Express card, depends on the monthly balance.
9 cash-saving tips that pay big bucks
Cutting expenses can pay big dividends if you invest the savings and let them compound.
Turn your blogging hobby into cash
Writing on the Web for fun and profit isn't as easy as it sounds. Here's how it's done.
4 ways to make cash online
If today's economy has left you in need of more cash, use the Internet to bring home extra bacon.
Video: The miracle of compound savings
If you save early, you'll have to save less for fewer years and have more for retirement.
Credit Cards, Student Loans and Financed Cars ... Oh My!
"I was convinced that this debt would be "no problem"—that we'd pay it off in six months to a year after I started my shiny high-paying job," Rini said.
Buy Early
Should a college student with no credit history buy a house, or wait?
A Raise in the Works
A listener wants to know how to go about asking for a pay raise.
We Said Goodbye to Over $40,000 in Student Loans
"Now, less than one year after getting married, we are totally debt-free and starting out on the right track," Steve and Nikki said.
Bankrate's guide to auto buying. |
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Getting Started
Before you go car shopping, do your homework. Know what you want and how you plan to pay for it.
Shop 'til You Drop
Whether shopping online or off, discover how to track down the best vehicle at the best price.
The Buying Experience
You know your budget and did your shopping. Now, it's time to bargain with the seller.
The Leasing Experience
Leasing makes sound, financial sense in certain situations and for certain people. Is that you?
Financing the Deal
Shop for a loan just as you'd shop for a vehicle. Do your homework before signing on the dotted line.
Insuring Your Vehicle
Buying a new car, or a different one than the one you now own, will mean a change in insurance costs. |
Bankrate's guide to obtaining, managing and using credit cards wisely.
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Matching the Card to Your Lifestyle
The smart consumer selects the card that matches his or her spending and payment habits.
Credit Reports, Credit Scores and You
Here's how to order and read your credit reports and how your credit score is affected by the reports.
Costs and Fees
You found a credit card with a great low interest rate. Good for you. Now, what about the fees?
Managing Your Cards
You pay promptly and never go over the limit. But, do you know your consumer rights?
Using Credit Wisely
Savvy spenders use credit carefully. Discover when it's smart to pull out a card and when it's not.
Special-Need Card Users
Here are the cards best for first-time applicants, students and for those with bruised credit.
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