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Federal Prison Director On Record About Her Two Years At Helm
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters took over the agency in a time of crisis in August 2022.…
Types of credit-building products and how to use them
AlessandroPhoto/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Credit-building products, such as credit builder loans and secured credit cards,…
Credit card balances hit a new all-time high
Americans’ credit card balances rose 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2024 to a record-high $1.14 trillion, according to…
How Lawyers Arrange Lawsuit Payments While Watching for Ethical Traps
The path settlement funds take from a defendant to a personal injury plaintiff can radically change how much the plaintiff…
Coca-Cola Could Face $16 Billion IRS Bill After Its Tax Court Arguments Fall Flat
Last week, after a U.S. Tax Court judge ruled against it in a transfer pricing case, Coca-Cola said it would…
5 things to know about unsecured home improvement loans
Key takeaways Unsecured home improvement loans can be a financing solution when you need quick funding, don’t want to dip…
How to choose a 0% APR credit card
Key takeaways Zero-percent APR credit cards can help you save on interest and pay off debt faster by eliminating interest…
When to apply for a credit card after bankruptcy
Key takeaways Applying for a credit card can be an effective way to start rebuilding your credit after a bankruptcy,…
How to transfer Chase points
Key takeaways Chase Ultimate Rewards allows for a higher redemption value of 1.25 cents when redeemed through the portal and…
How a Chase Ink Business Preferred® credit card could help grow your business
Owning and operating a small business is a huge undertaking. Whether you have a side gig or a full-time operation,…
