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Today’s top story: Amazon, Synchrony launch credit builder card. Also in the news: 5 reasons to keep renting, 5 steps to consolidate your debt with a personal loan, and when to use cash instead of credit.
Amazon, Synchrony Launch Secured Credit Builder Card
Amazon targets the secured credit market.
5 Reasons to Keep Renting
More freedom?
5 Steps to Consolidate Your Debt With a Personal Loan
What you need to know.
When to Use Cash Instead of Credit
Going old school.
Today’s top story: 4 good ways to put your tax refund to work. Also in the news: 4 wats to speed up your tax refund, how 3 students got an education on the cheap, and Amazon may be getting into the banking business.
4 Good Ways to Put Your Tax Refund to Work
Use your refund to ease financial stress.
4 Ways to Speed Up Your Tax Refund
Skip the mailbox.
How 3 Students Got an Education on the Cheap
Avoiding years of debt.
Amazon’s next product may be a checking account
The online giant is eyeing banking.
Today’s top story: New payday loan rule protects borrowers from sinking into debt. Also in the news: Sailing into Columbus Day sales, how to make money on Amazon, and why you’re losing money if cash is your only savings strategy.
New Payday Loan Rule Protects Borrowers From Sinking Into Debt
Protecting the consumer.
Should You Sail Into Columbus Day Sales?
What to purchase this weekend.
How to Make Money on Amazon
So that you can turn around and then spend it on Amazon.
If Cash Is Your Only Savings Strategy, You’re Losing Money
A piggy bank doesn’t draw interest.
Today’s top story: How to boostrap your credit for free or cheap. Also in the news: 3 ways to get your business up and selling on Amazon, three things to do for the best online banking, and how to save at the start of your career.
How to Bootstrap Your Credit for Free — or Cheap
Slow and steady.
3 Ways to Get Your Business Up and Selling on Amazon
Start making money.
For the Best Online Banking, Do These 3 Things
Easy steps.
How to save at the start of your career
The earlier the better.
Today’s top story: How to save like a superhero. Also in the news: The best way to pay for your next flight, the big mistake one-third of credit card holders are making, and warnings about Amazon third-party accounts.
Save Like a Superhero: Roth IRAs and 529 Plans
Superpowered savings.
Cash or Points? The Best Way to Pay for Your Next Flight
NerdWallet’s 2017 Travel Card Study
The big mistake one-third of credit card holders are making
Stop wasting your rewards.
Beware Hacked Amazon Third-Party Accounts
Watch where you shop.
Today’s top story: Amazon launches a car comparison site. Also in the news: HARP loans get extended through September of 2017, 4 finance apps every college student needs, and what to do if you can’t afford your kids’ school supplies.
Amazon Launches Car Comparison Site
The online giant gets in the car game.
HARP Loan Extended Through September 2017
Struggling homeowners have more time to refinance.
4 Finance Apps Every College Student Needs
Sticking to a budget while on campus.
What if You Can’t Afford Your Kids’ School Supplies?
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help.