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PenFed's New Cash-Back Credit Card: Should You Apply?

There's a new 1.5% cash back credit card in town — make that 2% for qualifying cardholders.

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PenFed's New Cash-Back Credit Card: Should You Apply?
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PenFed's New Cash-Back Credit Card: Should You Apply?

There's a new 1.5% cash back credit card in town — make that 2% for qualifying cardholders.

Brian Acton

How the Credit CARD Act of 2009 Affects You
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How the Credit CARD Act of 2009 Affects You

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 was signed into law on May 22, 2009. Find out how this benefits you, the consumer.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Credit Laws You Really Want to Know About
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5 Credit Laws You Really Want to Know About

You have some serious credit clout, but what exactly are your credit rights and how can you use them? Read more about what our experts have to say.

Gerri Detweiler

What Is a Qualified Mortgage?
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What Is a Qualified Mortgage?

Looking for a home loan you can feel confident about? A Qualified Mortgage may be the right choice for you.

Orlando Rodriguez

How to Make Sure Someone Doesn't Steal Your Tax Refund
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How to Make Sure Someone Doesn't Steal Your Tax Refund

Identity thieves filed 787,000 fraudulent returns in 2016. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you this year.

Myles Ma

50 Ways House Hunters Can Get Ready for Homebuying Season
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50 Ways House Hunters Can Get Ready for Homebuying Season

The time has come to prepare for a competitive housing market.

Jeanine Skowronski

Renting Out Your Home? 9 Expenses You Can Write Off
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Renting Out Your Home? 9 Expenses You Can Write Off

Here are some tax deductions home renters should know about.

Abby Hayes

5 Ways to Spot a Student Loan Scam
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5 Ways to Spot a Student Loan Scam

FYI: The 'New Obama Student Loan Relief Program' is not a thing.

Christine DiGangi

Minimum Payments: What Are They & How Are They Calculated?
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Minimum Payments: What Are They & How Are They Calculated?

Your minimum payment on a credit card is just what it sounds like and is the bare minimum payment you are required to make each month to keep good standing.

Lucy Lazarony

How to Get a Secured Credit Card
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How to Get a Secured Credit Card

If your credit is damaged, or if you've never established credit, a secured credit card might be the thing for you. Get the inside scoop from our experts.

Gerri Detweiler

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