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U.S. Bank unveiled two new business credit cards on Sept. 28: the U.S. Bank Business Essentials™ Visa® Card and the U.S. Bank Business Essentials™ Visa Signature® Plus Card. It even brought on Jessica Alba as a spokesperson for the launch. U.S. Bank didn’t need a celebrity to get my attention. These cards don’t break new…

Mortgage rates are higher today, as reports of Iranian strikes on multiple countries in the region threaten to expand the scope of the war. When fighting in Iran accelerates, it tends to push up oil prices. Mortgage rates usually follow suit. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 6.7% APR, according…

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  Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore the topic of secured loans as a potential solution for debt consolidation. When faced with multiple debts and high interest rates, many individuals seek ways to manage their financial obligations more effectively. Secured loans, which require collateral such as property or vehicles, have emerged as a popular choice…

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If you speak with a financial advisor, you might hear the common refrain that no individual stock should make up more than 5% of your overall portfolio, and that a well-diversified portfolio includes mostly index funds instead of individual stocks. For beginners, that often means building a very simple portfolio that mostly consists of a…