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Best Credit Cards for May 2024

The best credit cards offer superior rewards and perks with reasonable fees or no fees at all. Find out which cards we recommend in 2024 and why.

By Holly Johnson • May 01, 2024 
best balance transfer credit cards

Best Balance Transfer Cards for May 2024

By Alicia Tuovila • May 01, 2024 
Open Enrollment Medicare

Open Enrollment Medicare 2024: Period, Advantages, Options

By Roger Wohlner • October 18, 2023 
high-yield savings accounts

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for May 2024

By Lee Huffman • May 07, 2024 
debt consolidation

How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan with Bad Credit

By Alene Laney • January 31, 2024 

Credit Cards

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How to Get a Business Credit Card in 5 Simple Steps

By Alene Laney • May 08, 2024 
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Best Discover Credit Cards 2024

By Alene Laney • May 05, 2024 
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What is the Best Credit Card for Rewards in May 2024?

By Sarah Hostetler • May 05, 2024 
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Best Visa Credit Cards for May 2024

By Kevin Payne • May 05, 2024 

Insurance

what is an annuity

Guide to Annuities: Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

By Catherine Hiles • May 07, 2024 
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How Does Pet Insurance Work? A Complete Guide

By Catherine Hiles • May 07, 2024 
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Ladder Life Insurance Review 2024

By Matthew Collister • May 06, 2024 
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Ethos Life Insurance Review 2024

By Matthew Collister • May 06, 2024 

Investing

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Best Financial Advisors 2024

By Jamie Cattanach • May 07, 2024 
what is an annuity

Guide to Annuities: Definition, Types, Pros & Cons

By Catherine Hiles • May 07, 2024 
types of real estate investments

6 Types of Real Estate Investments To Know Of

By Jean Folger • May 07, 2024 
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How Do Savings Bonds Work? An Essential Guide.

By Lee Huffman • May 07, 2024 

Editor's Choice

Open Enrollment Medicare 2024: Period, Advantages, Options

October 18, 2023 • 8 MIN READ

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period is a time for those already covered by Medicare to evaluate their current coverage and make any changes needed for the upcoming year.

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17 Successful Strategies to Make Money Online

By Jessica Martel • April 24, 2024 
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How to Plan for Retirement: 5 Steps

By Jean Folger • April 02, 2024 

How to Withdraw Early From a 401(k) (& Why You Shouldn’t)

By Louis R. Carlozo • November 30, 2023 

Loans

best bad credit loans

Best Bad Credit Loans in May 2024

By Catherine Hiles • May 08, 2024 
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How to Get a Personal Loan Without a Credit Check

By Rebecca Lake • May 08, 2024 
auto loan rates

Best Auto Loan Rates & Lenders for May 2024

By Stephanie Colestock • May 07, 2024 
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How to Prequalify for a Loan

By Catherine Hiles • May 07, 2024 

Banking

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Is a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) Right for Your Business?

By Alicia Tuovila • May 08, 2024 
how to save for college

How to Start Saving for Your Kids’ College

By Lee Huffman • May 08, 2024 
best 529 college plan

Best 529 College Savings Plans for 2024

By Rebecca Lake • May 08, 2024 
529 plan

What is a 529 Plan?

By Erica Sandberg • May 08, 2024 

Mortgages

15-year mortgage rates

Best 15-Year Mortgage Rates in May 2024

By Eric Rosenberg • May 06, 2024 
30 year mortgage rates

Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates in May 2024

By Eric Rosenberg • May 06, 2024 
Reverse Mortgage vs Home Equity Loan

Reverse Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Key Differences And Which To Choose

By Alene Laney • May 06, 2024 
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What is an Appraisal Contingency?

By Sarah Li Cain • April 17, 2024 

Manage & Plan

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Best Personal Finance Management Software in 2024

By Aaron Hurd • May 08, 2024 
680 Credit Score

Is a 680 Credit Score Good or Bad?

By Catherine Hiles • May 07, 2024 
best budgeting app

The Best Budgeting Apps for 2024

By Dori Zinn • May 07, 2024 
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13 Ways to Make Money on Your Phone

By Rebecca Lake • May 07, 2024 
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