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Millennials boosted their credit more than any generation in 2020—here were the average FICO scores
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Minnesota residents have the highest average credit score—here's how other states compare
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This is the average credit score for someone with a credit card balance
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The average FICO Score reached a record high in 2020—here’s the average credit score in every state
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Ally Bank is offering $250 in a custodial savings account for all babies born on New Year's Eve 2020
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Credit Cards
The best 0% APR credit cards so you can finance your debt or new purchases interest-free
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Best credit cards of 2021
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Here are the best 7 credit cards with welcome bonus offers of 100,000 points or more
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If you have a Petal credit card, you can win up to $500 by paying more than your minimum balance
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Amex is rolling out special offers that could save Membership Rewards cardholders more than $1,700
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Reviews
The Walmart prepaid card can earn you 2% APY on savings, plus cash back on fuel and everyday goods
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This is the best budgeting app to help investors track their money
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The best prepaid card for PayPal users who want to keep spending to a limit
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This is the best budgeting app for people serious about getting out of debt
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This is the best free budgeting app for tracking your money
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Banking
This is the best money market account for saving money and writing checks
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College students can earn a $100 bonus and avoid monthly fees with Chase College Checking
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Earn up to 6 times more interest on your deposits with the Ally Interest Checking Account
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Earn cash back on select deals with the Bank of America Advantage Plus Banking account
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The best business checking accounts for solo entrepreneurs, small biz owners and more
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Loans
You'll want to follow these 4 simple steps when you apply for a personal loan
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Secure financing with these 9 types of small business loans
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The top 5 personal loans to help you refinance your debt, for anyone with fair to excellent credit
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Personal loans can come with some unexpected costs—here are 4 fees to watch out for
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What is a good interest rate on a personal loan? A CFP offers advice on what to look for
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Resources
6 steps to kick-start your debt repayment plan in 2021
Megan DeMatteo
The 6 tips you need to hear to avoid 'resolution fatigue' and stick to your 2021 money goals
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Here's the average net worth of people under 35
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What to do about your stress spending, according to a behavioral research expert
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'We're not all the boogeyman': How this debt collector is trying to change his industry's bad rap
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